How the 32 / 64 bits going to be ?

[MoonDog]

I'm curious if you buy Vista , Will you have to purchase 2 license keys for
the same version ? Does anyone know how this is going to work ? Let say your
interested in Vista Ultimate , On the same dvd disc will you have the option
to choose either 32 or 64 bit ? Does anyone know how Microsoft is going to
handle this feature with 32/64 bits ?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You will need a license for each system you install it on.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Scott]

Hi,

You will need a license for each system you install it on.

OK, but what if you've gone one system? Will Microsoft be bundling both the
32 and 64 bit versions on one disk?

I'd really like the 64-bit version, but I'm afraid I'll be very disappointed
for the first year or so, due to the lack of vendor support (i.e. drivers).
I'd rather not have to purchase Windows Vista upgrades twice for the same
computer......

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Scott,

I've seen nothing to indicate that both 32 and 64 bit editions would be on
the same disk, logistically I don't think it would all fit. The only thing I
can tell you is to weigh heavily the hardware you have and purchase,
checking for 64 bit support before doing so. Unless it all is supported,
stick with 32 bit to avoid dissappointment. Vendors are definitely lagging
in supporting their hardware under 64 bit, basically because there is
nothing in it for them to do so - no profit unless they sell you something
new.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[MoonDog]

So then why is Microsoft going with a 64 bit version ?

 

[Mark D. VandenBerg]

So then why is Microsoft going with a 64 bit version ?

As more and more people obtain computers with 64-bit chips, there is a
natural tendency to want to try the "latest and greatest" available.

While Windows XP 64 has had a limited following, its users will advocate
that it is by far the most stable Windows iteration they have used.

In three years, I would purport, there will be very little call for a 32-bit
operating system, so Microsoft is trying to be ahead of the curve.

 

[Scott]

Hi Scott,

I've seen nothing to indicate that both 32 and 64 bit editions would be on
the same disk, logistically I don't think it would all fit.

I don't see why not. As it is right now, Vista takes up less than half
of a DVD.
SUSE Linux (the commercial version) puts both 32 and 64-bit versions on
one DVD, and all the bundled software (all of which is in both 32-and
64-bit versions).

The only thing I
can tell you is to weigh heavily the hardware you have and purchase,
checking for 64 bit support before doing so. Unless it all is supported,
stick with 32 bit to avoid dissappointment. Vendors are definitely lagging
in supporting their hardware under 64 bit, basically because there is
nothing in it for them to do so - no profit unless they sell you something
new.

You're advice makes perfect sense. But that's not why I went for a
64-bit CPU 18 months ago....

 

[MoonDog]

As more and more people obtain computers with 64-bit chips, there is a
natural tendency to want to try the "latest and greatest" available.

While Windows XP 64 has had a limited following, its users will advocate
that it is by far the most stable Windows iteration they have used.

In three years, I would purport, there will be very little call for a
32-bit operating system, so Microsoft is trying to be ahead of the curve.

That might be true but , In four years from now I bet Microsoft will be
coming out with a newer OS that is only going to be 64bit or higher

 

[Jimmy Brush]

They're already starting ... the next version of Exchange server will only
be able to run on 64-bit hardware.

 

[Ray]

Hi Scott,

I've seen nothing to indicate that both 32 and 64 bit editions would be on
the same disk, logistically I don't think it would all fit. The only thing I
can tell you is to weigh heavily the hardware you have and purchase,
checking for 64 bit support before doing so. Unless it all is supported,
stick with 32 bit to avoid dissappointment. Vendors are definitely lagging
in supporting their hardware under 64 bit, basically because there is
nothing in it for them to do so - no profit unless they sell you something
new.

Ok, a question in the same vein, are the activation keys bit specific,
can the key be used with either edition, even if it has been used to
activate an installation?
In view of what is being discussed here, I may just wipe my 64 in favour
of 32.

Ray

 

[Cymbal Man Freq.]

I want to play some Nintendo 64 bit games on a computer!
Am I 10 years too late for this party?

I hope they put out both 32 bit and 64 bit versions so you can dual boot Vista
(or install on 2 separate computers one of each bit version) for the price of
one OS. I suppose Activation or Genuine Advantage software could enforce that
kind of license agreement, dammit...and double dammit!!

 

[Stan Philmore]

They will be on separate disks. The reason for the 64 bit push is to try
to stay up with Apple, who have pressed ahead in the 64 bit race. I am
running the 5600 64 bit releases. It is on the a beta newsgroup. I find
that there is limited compatible software available at this time.