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  1. 10-14-2003, 02:54 PM #1
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    XP64 w/out 16bit support?

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

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

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    The A64 supports 16bit as well as the AXP. This is nothing more than MS cutting corners.

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