http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,112631,00.asp
While the "Opteron" is AMD's high-end 64-bit chip, the breakthrough they are seeking is expected from their "Athlon 64", which has already been advertised and tested in the press. This article suggests that there will not be a lot of these CPUs available until 2004. On the other hand, the price differential being charged for such chips at a time when available OS cannot take full advantage of their capabilities may act as a deterrent.
The slope of the oncoming wave may be in doubt, but its absolute magnitude cannot be denied.
Posted by jho at October 8, 2003 11:48 AM