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How much RAM can each edition of Windows Server 2008 use?

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I don't like finding typos, but hey--if someone points one out it means that they're reading. On page 53 of the TS Resource Kit, an alert reader found the following confusing statement:  

 "32-bit Windows can't see more than 4 GB of virtual addresses no matter what you do, but you can use up to 64 GB of physical memory with 32-bit Windows Server 2008 (standard edition) or up to 2 terabytes with enterprise or datacenter editions."

This is an typo. The RAM support statements are documented on https://download.microsoft.com/download/e/6/3/e63cf2f6-7f71-450b-8e4a-dace88e99456/readme.htm#EFE
·         Maximum (32-bit systems): 4 GB (for Windows Server 2008 Standard) or 64 GB (for Windows Server 2008 Enterprise or Windows Server 2008 Datacenter)
·         Maximum (64-bit systems):32 GB (for Windows Server 2008 Standard) or 2 TB (for Windows Server 2008 Enterprise, Windows Server 2008 Datacenter, or Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems)

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