Hi Sunshine, As far as I know there is no set time line. As lone as you have a 32 bbit machine and the programs that work with it. Things will continue to work. The thing is is that when a new cd ripper comes out in 64 bit that is really cool, guess what with a 32 bit machine you can’t use it. Like I said your 32 bit programs will run as normal on a 64 bit os. As things progress there will less and less 32 bit programs that you can buy. Doesn’t it make sense to buy a machine that will work with both than a machine that is limited to only one of the two. The way you use window eyes with the 32 is the same as the 64. Some programs may have a different command than another but, that just learning a new program. You know what they say: “The more things change, the more they stay the same”. Tony C
From: Sunshine Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9:19 PM To: tony c ; [email protected] Subject: Re: opinions please windows 7 home premium prey tell when will the 32 bit os go away then what is the timeline for this? ----- Original Message ----- From: tony c To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 8:20 PM Subject: Re: opinions please windows 7 home premium Hi Sunshine, What it boils down to is that the 32 bit os is going to become extinct just like win 95 and 98 did. before long you will there will be no more 32 bit programs. So if you spend the money on a 32 bit machine in about a year you are going to find that you cannot buy software that works with it and a lot of stuff on the internet such as IM and online radio and video will not work with the 32 bit system. As far as the way you use the computer there is really no difference in how you use it. it will just be faster and more efficient. Tony C From: Sunshine Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:39 PM To: erik burggraaf Cc: Dane Trethowan ; tony c ; [email protected] Subject: Re: opinions please windows 7 home premium i still do not get it. ----- Original Message ----- From: erik burggraaf To: Sunshine Cc: Dane Trethowan ; tony c ; [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 5:13 PM Subject: Re: opinions please windows 7 home premium In that case, you'll run your 32 bit programs in 32 bit mode and blame bill gates for all your system crashes like we always have. Meanwhile, you're forking out hundreds or even thousands on brand new hardware that's not supported by your 32 bit operating system. How does that make sense? My mom collects commemorative spoons. They're too little to eat with and the handles are all odd shapes and they collect dust like nobody's business. But they're more use than a 32 bit OS on a brand new computer. Best, Erik Burggraaf This month in Ebony Promos: Two new gps systems for demo. Mac OS Lion When will it be supported? Ebony Consulting at accessibility Unconference Toronto. To read more and subscribe, Visit: http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2011-08-17, at 5:47 PM, Sunshine wrote: i do not really understand why people are pushing the 64 bit os cause if that would be the only os out there then what happens to the 32 bit programs that people use, if no 64 bit version is made? for that os? ----- Original Message ----- From: erik burggraaf To: Dane Trethowan Cc: tony c ; [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:55 PM Subject: Re: opinions please windows 7 home premium The point is moot at this point. No computers should be shipping with 32 bit OS now unless specificly requested by the buyer to support legacy hardware. If there were a point it would be the longtail. In other words, if you are spending 800 to a grand and expecting the laptop to last 3 years you want 64 bit. If you are spending 300 and want the laptop to last a year then it may not make any difference. Best, Erik Burggraaf This month in Ebony Promos: Two new gps systems for demo. Mac OS Lion When will it be supported? Ebony Consulting at accessibility Unconference Toronto. To read more and subscribe, Visit: http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2011-08-17, at 4:48 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: I thought there was little point buying the 64 Bit version unless you had specific software which was going to make use of the operating system? Most software is still 32 Bit. On 18/08/2011, at 6:47 AM, tony c wrote: Hi Shannon, I have win 7 home premium 64 bit. It’s a far cry better than Vista. I would suggest you think about the 64 bit version. A few more bells and whistles and a lot more things are going to go to 64 bit. You can still run your 32 programs on the 64 system. Tony C From: shannon Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 2:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: opinions please windows 7 home premium I have we 7.5.1 and I was considering getting a lap top. I am looking at one hat has Windows7 home premium 32 bit opperating system Any suggestions? like it is great go a head or OH no stay far far away. What is the consensis reply off list to not clutter the list. Thanks Shannon If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
