when xp sp-2 comes out in august is it true that it will take advantage of 64 bit architecture? Does this mean that my computer will run faster and so will the programs? ( i got an 64 3000+) its confusing anyone know?

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Athlon X2 3800+ @ 2400mhz
Asus A8N Sli Deluxe | Crucial Ballistix 1gig PC4000
eVGA 6600GT PCIe @ 561/1070 | Hitachi Deskstar 160 gig SATA II
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QUOTE (peenuts220 @ Jul 16 2004, 11:25 AM) when xp sp-2 comes out in august is it true that it will take advantage of 64 bit architecture? Does this mean that my computer will run faster and so will the programs? ( i got an 64 3000+) its confusing anyone know?
The only benefit that i know of for AMD 64 users, is that it will enable something in the processor to safeguard against viruses.

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