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Wikipedia matches my recollection: Windows NT was actually ported to 64-bit using Alpha workstations, so there were probably some pre-release versions floating
by twoodfin 4y ago
Wikipedia matches my recollection: Windows NT was actually ported to 64-bit using Alpha workstations, so there were probably some pre-release versions floating around. But by the time 64-bit Windows was ready, Alpha was a dying platform and the original release was only for the 64-bit platform with a real future, Itanium.
- iainmerrick 4y agothe 64-bit platform with a real future, Itanium Ouch!
- zactato 4y agoYeah I also remember this. My Dad was at DEC/Compaq at the time and had access to the Windows NT prerelease. He was explaining to me why it was cool, but as an 8 year old I didn't really get it.