> Our company is looking to invest in new software/hardware before the end of
> the year.
> Of course, we are interested in a 64bit hardware software solution if it
> makes sense.
> Presently, 64bit hardware seems available for purchase, yet the software is
> lagging
> behind. Am I correct in assuming that I will need a 64bit version of the OS,
> SQL Server,
> all drivers and most importantly CFMX/Java in order to take advantage of all
> that a 64bit
> solution offers? Would I need 'blackstone'?
>
> Also, if possible, does anyone have a guess-timate as to when most people
> will be able
> to implement a truely 64bit solution for web development on a Microsoft
> platform?
>
Yes, in order to make use of a 64bit processor, the operating system
and all applications running on top of that OS need to be compiled for
64bit. Currently, this means you need to install Linux onto the
hardware to reap the benefits.
If you install AMD Opteron processors, you can run in 32bit mode until
Microsoft and accompanying software vendors bring their products up to
speed. Even in 32bit mode, you should see a gain in processing speed
when running the Opteron chips. I have heard nothing but good reports
about them--64bit and 32bit. At least this way you will already have
the hardware in place for when the software is released.
I believe that, using the Opterons, you should be able to run 32bit
apps on a 64bit processor and have it work, but I do not have any
articles/papers/facts to back that claim up.
--
chris johnston
www.fuzzylizard.com
"For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals and
something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination, we
learned to talk."
Pink Floyd
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