Re: 8.5... end of sept?

Chuck,

You're saying that in order to run 8.5 (and later) I MUST be running on a
Windows XP Pro x64 system? Or is there a custom compiled version of LW
that's for the x64 OS and another compile for the standard XP pro
(non-64bit) systems?

Jim

"Gareee©" <gareee-no-spamm@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:XgnPe.11910$1g2.1320@xxxxxxxxxxx
> "Chuck Baker" <chuck_baker@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:430DECC4.5060402@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Steve Reeves wrote:
>>> On the subject of 64 bit - will LW8.5 64 need a 64 Bit OS as well as a
>>> 64 bit CPU?
>>>
>>> Just speccing a new PC and was wondering about Win x64.....
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> Steve
>>
>> Yes, Windows XP Pro x64 is required. If you have applications that
>> require the 32-bit OS, you might wish to set up a dual boot system. It
>> is also the case that a USB dongle will be required, as the dongle driver
>> support for Win x64 is USB-only.
>
> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
>
> Say it ain't so, Chuck!
>
>
> --
> Gareee©
> (Gary Tabar Jr.)
> Gareee's Homepage:
> http://www.fortunecity.com/tattooine/ellison/86/mainframe.htm
>
>


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Updates wont Download
    ... What does "I have recently updated to XP Pro x64" mean exactly? ... reported for Automatic Updates; Firewall; and Anti-Virus? ... installation or you repair a Windows XP installation ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: Win98 Client of 64-bit XP Pro Shared Printer Goes Offline
    ... On XP Pro x64, install the Generic / Text Only printer to the NUL: port ... On Windows 98, add a new Network printer, point to the XP Pro x64 shared ... I can uncheck the Printer Offline on the Windows 98 machine, ...
    (microsoft.public.win32.programmer.networks)
  • Re: 8.5... end of sept?
    ... > Steve Reeves wrote: ... >> Just speccing a new PC and was wondering about Win x64..... ... Windows XP Pro x64 is required. ... > also the case that a USB dongle will be required, ...
    (comp.graphics.apps.lightwave)
  • Re: 32bit Office on 64bit Windows?
    ... Windows XP Pro x64 as the operating system? ... Will Microsoft Office 2003 Pro run on a computer with ...
    (microsoft.public.office.misc)
  • Re: 32bit Office on 64bit Windows?
    ... Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged. ... Windows XP Pro x64 as the operating system? ...
    (microsoft.public.office.misc)