Daily Debrief: Why 64-bit Windows and why now? Video

Video description: On the CNET News Daily Debrief, Charles Cooper and Ina Fried explain why this seemingly eternal work in progress is finally ready for prime time--and whether it's the right choice if you're shopping around for a new PC.

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