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To: dybdahl who wrote (107483)	8/13/2000 11:13:30 PM
From: Dan3	Read Replies (1) of 186894

Re: there is a HUGE difference between 16->32 bit and 32->64 bit. People wanted 32 bit because of multi-tasking, RAM allocation problems and crash-stability. You are confusing hardware and software. There were stable unix variants available for the 68000 and 80286. I can load unstable, crash prone DOS on a 32 bit Coppermine or Athlon. People bought into 32 bits. The software to use the 80386 didn't exist until many millions had been sold. If Gateway is selling a 64 bit Sledghammer system at about the same MHZ and price as Dell's 32 bit Willy system, Dell will have a very big problem. People want the Diamond, not the cubic zirconium. Dan

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