Seems one code line could cover both, just a different build process; which does translate to more work for patch release, build, testing, etc. MS may no longer release 32-bit versions of their OS, but they will be supported long beyond the date the last one was released.
Axton Grams On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 1:05 PM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Axton, > > That is one of the options being discussed but, as you can imagine, it > would require additional resources to maintain two code streams (one as > 32-bit and one as 64-bit) including testing, patching, support labs and > documentation. Business conversations are ongoing to determine if those > resources are (a) available and (b) justified in this case. > > Note that some vendors (e.g. Microsoft) have stated that they will no > longer release 32-bit versions of server software after 2009. Other > vendors have already stopped shipping 32-bit versions (e.g. SAP). > > > -David J. Easter > Sr. Product Manager, Solution Strategy and Development > BMC Software, Inc. > > The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed > in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. > My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a > role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for > BMC Software, Inc. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Axton > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 8:32 AM > To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG > Subject: Re: Statement of Direction available for 64-bit UNIX/Linux > server executable roadmap > > Just my opinion, but if you get the code base to a point where it will > compile and run as a 64-bit binary, maybe you should release and > maintain both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the product, esp. for the > windows platform. For the foreseeable future, server manufacturers will > continue to market and sell 32-bit platforms and corporations will > continue to use them in a production environment. > > Axton Grams > > On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> ** >>> Any idea when we might see one for windows as well? >> >> Not at this time, no. Internal discussions are still occurring about > how >> to address the more complex requirements of the Windows market based >> on the large percentage of individuals still using 32-bit systems with > AR System. >> Many customers are using 32-bit desktop or laptop systems as "servers" > >> especially for development, testing, POC, demo and small business >> purposes. This isn't the case nearly as much with Linux and UNIX. >> >> >> -David J. Easter >> Sr. Product Manager, Solution Strategy and Development BMC Software, >> Inc. >> >> The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed > >> in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. > >> My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a >> role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for > >> BMC Software, Inc. >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Richter >> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 12:10 PM >> To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG >> Subject: Re: Statement of Direction available for 64-bit UNIX/Linux >> server executable roadmap >> >> ** >> David, >> >> Thank you for the heads up. >> >> Any idea when we might see one for windows as well? >> >> Thanks again, >> >> hbr >> >> On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >>> >>> ** >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Just wanted to let you know that a new statement of direction >>> regarding "BMC Atrium CMDB on UNIX and Linux: Expected 64-bit roadmap > >>> and interoperability with AR System" is up and available on Support >>> Central >>> here: >>> >>> http://www.bmc.com/products/documents/34/60/93460/93460.pdf >>> >>> This is a forward looking statement of direction but we felt it >>> important to let folks know that moving to AR System 7.5.00 on UNIX >>> or Linux will require existing CMDB customers to also upgrade to > Atrium CMDB 7.5.00. >>> Details are in the document. >>> >>> >>> -David J. 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