XP64 w/out 16bit support?

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10-14-2003, 02:54 PM
Racer^

XP64 w/out 16bit support?

From the pcworld article http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/...49,pg,6,00.asp

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XP 64 won't have the 32-bit XP's support for DOS apps at all, nor will it run 16-bit apps (but it should have no trouble with 32-bit software)

Does that mean 16-bit compiled DOS apps won't work? Currently in 32-bit Windows 2000/XP, most DOS 16-bit apps run acceptably (provided they do not have specialized video/sound implementations). Is this a result of the Athlon64's lack of support for 16-bit (I don't think so) or is it a time saving move by M$?

Yes, most people don't run 16-bit DOS apps anymore, but I have one or two that are nice to use every once in a while.
10-14-2003, 05:25 PM
rock

Yeah, that is a little worrisome. It sounds like I couldn't even use my 32-bit DOS applications. I have a feeling right now that my first 64-bit box will be running Linux anyway - and if this is indicative of MS's support for 64-bit hardware, that decision isn't going to be a hard one.
10-19-2003, 03:07 AM
EMzC_Gargamel

Great, if this is true, than i cant install Halflive in the AMD 64 system.....cause its a 16 bit installer! am i right?
10-19-2003, 06:29 PM
rock

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Originally posted by EMzC_Gargamel
Great, if this is true, than i cant install Halflive in the AMD 64 system.....cause its a 16 bit installer! am i right?

I'm sure when they recompile a 64-bit version, it'll have an installer that works.
10-19-2003, 09:28 PM
Russell

The A64 supports 16bit as well as the AXP. This is nothing more than MS cutting corners.
10-19-2003, 10:02 PM
anfpunk

My Gentoo box will just recompile as 64 bit. Yet another reason to have the source for your applications.