# Windows XP for Itanium in 2002: A Legacy of Frustration

A Hacker News discussion revisits the 2002 release of Windows XP for Itanium processors, recalling the frustration it caused among developers due to poor compatibility and performance. The retrospective highlights the early struggles of 64-bit computing and explains why the Itanium platform quickly lost favor.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://virtuallyfun.com/2026/08/03/windows-xp-2002-for-the-itanium-unbridled-rage/) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:04:49 +0000