i agree, since when does the 32bit version of 7 only support a 2gb limit. I run 3Gb RAM plus a 512Mb video card (which windows includes in the total memory count) and ALL of my RAM is available for use as well as the full 512Mb on the Video card. When stardock start supporting and releasing native 64bit versions of their software as well as other companies getting on the same boat then i might consider upgrading to a 64bit version of windows. Until then i have too much software that can only be used on a 32bit system that i need to have available for use. It's easy to say PLEASE UPGRADE TO 64 BIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, but if this company is not going to make 64bit only versions whats the point. So no, i don't think i will be upgrading anytime soon thanks.

If you're not developing for Ubuntu Linux 64 bit, please do so soon.

This has been a Public Service Announcement.

<G> - Jonnan

I'd guess that's about as likely as my blender becoming self aware.

Nah, I'm sticking to Vista.
W7 sucks donkey balls on my system. I get better performance with Vista. (Explain that, please!!)

Intel Core2 Quad (Q9300, 2.5 GHz), 8 GB DDR RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4850 X2 w/ 2GB DDR.

Vista (Home 64) Experience Score: 5,2

WILL IT BLEND?!?!?!

Sounds like my Sister-inlaw on Margarita night. 

*grin*

Sorry, I don't mean to annoy people on your forum anymore   I just find linux requests wierd.

Oh, I was just heckling from the peanut gallery - <G>.

Don't get me wrong - I would *love* to be able to add a repository for stardock into Ubuntu's packaging system, pay for a software key, and run from there. Apt-get is *the* thing that makes Ubuntu/Debian something I categorically refuse to go back to Windows for more than playing games on - having a system in which every piece of software is categorically up to date, where security holes in anything are patched before I get home.

Unfortunately I don't see it as a system that can be ported to Windows; too much historical stuff in the Windows interface renders it difficult to impossible (IMO). Given the fundamental parity in other aspects, Windows can't compete with apt-get/dkpg, at least for someone like me where the security and updating is a priority.

But until that becomes popular, Linux isn't going to become a gaming platform, and sadly so long as it is so limited in games it's going to limit the popularity.

Maybe GC III then?

<G> - Jonnan

I haven't seen people grin that way in a long time, you must be a MUD user or sometin

I switched to 64 bit when I upgraded to Win 7.  I have only had problems with OLD programs and games not working.

I am striving for the future, not hanging on to the past!

I already had this 64 bit quad core computer (although it only has 3 GB of RAM, so I don't NEED a 64 bit OS)

I figured if I was gonna change the OS anyway, I might as well go 64 bit as well.

This new fangled 'emoticon' thing is a fad and will never catch on.

If anyone needs me I'll be busy twiddling i-nodes with speaker magnets- <G>.

Jonnan

I am sure that eventually when everyone changes their system, they will probably change. I have an Intel i7 dual quad core with 8 GB memory. While the x64 bit does have it's advantages it also has it's disadvantages. I also am able to run x86 programs and there are many that just aren't compatible yet for x64. For example. the 2 versions of Photoshop Extended CS4 or 5. Each one having it's own advantages. "Please Change ..." maybe but don't forget 32 bit until there are apps that run 64 bit. That's just from a customer point of view. I don't regret at all having switched, evrn the contrary. I am quite pleased.

I sincerely doubt 64 bit computing will take off for gaming for another two years at least.  40% of current gamers according to Steam.  60% are DX10 capable...and tons of games are still coming out without DX10 support.

I really don't expect 64 bit computing to get more than odds and ends before 2012...at which time I'm hoping (though not expecting) Win8 will be 64 bit only.  Good to see Stardock taking the initiative on it, but it sure doesn't seem like anyone else is.