whats the difference between X86, X64 and IA64?

Question

I wish to know what is the difference between the versions X86, X64 and IA64.  I have downloaded SQL Server 2005 X86 executable and require ASP.NET 2.0 for Reporting Services.

Thanks

Vik

Answer 1

That is a great question.

There is a great explanation for these architectures (processor types) on wikipedia:

X86:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86

X64: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X64

IA64: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IA64

 

 

Answer 2

That is a great question.

There is a great explanation for these architectures (processor types) on wikipedia:

X86:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86

X64: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X64

IA64: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IA64

 

 

Yeah I tried their first, but X64 and IA64 now lead to the same page.  I was looking for a simpler explanation without having to read a gigantic article.

Answer 3

  read this   http://mikedimmick.blogspot.com/2006/03/whats-difference-between-x64-and-ia-64.html

i hope it helps.