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The big shift that is on the horizon is multi-core cpu's on the order of 18-64 (and more) processors.
But like has already been said, current software doesn't even come close to making use of SMP (symmetrical multi processing). I've got Vista 64bit Ultimate running on a dual-processor quad-core machine and I NEVER see more than 2 cores running at greater than 50%. And that is running Photoshop CS3, Premiere Pro CS3, or Autodesk Cleaner XL (individual or simultaneous).
The software companies have to recode and recompile all of their applications to take advantage of 64-bit, SMP, and virtualization in order to take real advantage of the hardware that is currently on the market.
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