If you have a 64-bit ready PC with an AMD Opteron or Athlon 64 processor, you now have the option to receive trial software for Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems via CD or download. Please note that in either case, the pre-release software is time-limited and will expire in 360 days.

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition is designed to address the most demanding business needs of technical workstation users who require large amounts of memory and floating point performance in areas such as mechanical design and analysis, digital content creation and scientific and high-performance computing applications.

This is an opportunity for you to begin evaluating Windows XP 64-Bit Edition for 64-Bit Extended Systems for your individual business needs and ensuring that your applications will be ready for the commercial release of the product.

System Requirements

• PC with an AMD Athlon 64 or Opteron processor
• 256MB RAM
• 1.5GB available hard-disk space
• Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution video card
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

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