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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:37 pm
by GORDON
What do we know about it?
I know it is compiled for 64 bit processor architecture, and that no 32-bit compiled virii can run on it.
But what else is there? Can it still run 32-bit programs I want, like games and such?
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:28 pm
by Malcolm
From what I hear, it should be able to. & given MacroShaft's history of supporting shit from decades ago, I'd almost say it w\ confidence.
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:03 pm
by TPRJones
It'll probably have a 32-bit boot mode for that stuff. 'Course then it would also run the virii in that mode, too.
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:25 pm
by TheCatt
It can run 32bit programs, no specialness needed. You just need a 64bit processor, which I guess you just got, eh?
FAQ
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 2:01 am
by GORDON
This looks dicey:
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition requires that all system drivers be rewritten as 64-bit drivers, 32-bit drivers will not work. The hardware manufacturers are the ones who need to write new drivers, and they're working on it, but it's a resource issue. Writing and certifying a driver takes time and lots and lots of testing. Resources are always constrained, so the manufacturer needs to make a business decision about which hardware has priority for new drivers. This generally means that the focus is on the newest equipment, and older drivers may take a while, or never be done.
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 8:15 am
by TheCatt
Yeah, it does.