On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Malcolm Greene <profox@bdurham.com> 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

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