Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Evans, James S. Itanium architecture for programmers : understanding 64-bit processors and EPIC principles / by James S. Evans and Gregory L. Trimper. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-13-101372-6 1. Itanium (Microprocessor) I. Trimper, Gregory L. II. Title. QA76.8.I83E83 2003 004.165 dc21 Credits
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