Intel has started shipping prototype computers with the Itanium processor, allowing hardware and software makers to begin their product design and debugging cycles. Intel has started shipping prototype computers with the Itanium processor, allowing hardware and software makers to begin their product design and debugging cycles. The Itanium, Intel's first 64-bit processor, will compete against high-powered processors such as Sun's UltraSparc III. Intel is also working on a new Itanium chipset, called the 460GX. The chipset will come in two configurations, one for two-processor Itanium workstations and one for four-processor servers....

Intel has confirmed that its next-generation Itanium processor will be introduced later this year running at 800MHz. Intel has confirmed that its next-generation Itanium processor will be introduced later this year running at 800MHz. But Intel officials attributed this to Itanium "being developed on a relatively new process and the architecture is not tuned yet for critical speed paths." For instance, a 4-processor Itanium server using a standard Intel chipset will be able to handle 64GB of memory....

Solaris for Itanium in jeopardy?. solaris for itanium in jeopardy. The Register is citing "reliable sources" at the Intel Developer Forum in a report saying that plans may have been scrapped for a version of Sun Microsystem's Solaris operating system that supports the 64-bit Intel Itanium processor. The Register is citing "reliable sources" at the Intel Developer Forum in a report saying that plans may have been scrapped for a version of Sun Microsystem's Solaris operating system that supports the 64-bit Intel Itanium processor. The report could be problematic for NCR, which has based its forthcoming Itanium systems on Solaris....

Linux could be the first major operating system to support Intel's 64-bit Itanium chip.Microsoft publicly maintains that it will have a 64-bit Windows release ready when Itanium ships, an event that's expected to occur in the third quarter of this year.But an internal Microsoft memo, dated Jan. Linux could be the first major operating system to support Intel's 64-bit Itanium chip. Microsoft publicly maintains that it will have a 64-bit Windows release ready when Itanium ships, an event that's expected to occur in the third quarter of this year. But an internal Microsoft memo, dated Jan. 1 2000, says the first version of Windows to support Itanium will be release Beta 2 of Whistler. Coupled with this week's apparent falling out between Intel and Sun Microsystems over Solaris for Itanium, Microsoft's timing could effectively make Linux the only viable operating system choice for Itanium when the chip debuts....

Intel releases Itanium details. intel releases itanium details. In an effort to encourage open-source programmers to build applications for its new chip, Intel has released technical details on its upcoming 64-bit Itanium processor. In an effort to encourage open-source programmers to build applications for its new chip, Intel has released technical details on its upcoming 64-bit Itanium processor. In addition, the company is connecting Itanium-based servers to the Web so programmers can test-drive their software to ensure that applications will be ready and debugged for Itanium's launch in the second half....

The Register has revealed OEM prices and specifications for Intel's upcoming 64-bit Itanium processor. The Register has revealed OEM prices and specifications for Intel's upcoming 64-bit Itanium processor. The 800/266 Itanium with 2MB of cache will be priced at $1980, while the 733/266 Itanium with 2MB of cache will cost $1177....

Intel's 64-bit Itanium chip is slated for release later this year....

Intel denies Itanium delay. intel denies itanium delay. Intel has denied a report that the company is having difficulty clocking its 64-bit Itanium microprocessor at the speeds it would like. Intel has denied a report that the company is having difficulty clocking its 64-bit Itanium microprocessor at the speeds it would like....

Intel confirmed that its 64-bit Itanium processor, originally scheduled for released in the third quarter of this year, won't be available to most customers until the first half of next year. Intel confirmed that its 64-bit Itanium processor, originally scheduled for released in the third quarter of this year, won't be available to most customers until the first half of next year. Formerly know by its code name Merced, Itanium is expected to debut at speeds of 733 MHz and 800 MHz....