Welcome! The purpose of this web page is to explain the basics of Instruction Set Architecture, and to describe the main differences between IA-64 and other architectures. It takes an in-depth look at IA-64 and how it is designed. This page also explores the realities in the adoption of IA-64, and the limitations on exploiting all IA-64 has to offer. Please take a look around, and then take the quiz to see what you have learned!

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