Depends on what you need as a VM. Microsoft has theirs to run XP from within Win7 and that has no additional cost.
Michael Oke, II 661-349-6221 [email protected] On Sep 17, 2011 7:20 PM, "Michael Madigan" <[email protected]> wrote: > Which is probably cost prohibitive. We need to buy a minimum of 6 more computers. > > > ________________________________ > From: Paul Hill <[email protected]> > To: ProFox Email List <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 10:13 AM > Subject: Re: [NF] looking for recommended 32-bit computer > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Malcolm Greene <[email protected]> wrote: >> Michael, >> >>> So we've made the decision to go with either an XP system or a Win 7 32-bit system. Looks like new 32 bit systems are getting scarce. Does anyone have a recommendation? >> >> I recommend purchasing a 64-bit system and if you're committed to a >> 32-bit system, run your 32-bit system in a VM using one of several free >> VM products out there. If you're on the fence about XP vs. Win 7 (and >> have licenses for both), then create a VM for both and then migrate to >> Win 7 at your leisure. >> >> I can't think of a single reason to purchase a 32-bit system these days. > > I agree. Maybe there's a misunderstanding about 64bit CPUs and 16bit apps here. > > 64bit Windows cannot run 16bit apps (DOS, FPW 2.6). > However a 64bit cpu running 32bit Windows *can*. > > This probably means buying Windows seperately. > > -- > Paul > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CACBEV=u-6kxdg7-vesuydwu3fzv08keccsq2dbomydhc9sd...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
