Can anyone clarify(helpful for current users)

[guhanath]

Dear All,
Does most 32 bit applications run on 64 bit processor??
mainly VS.Net,SQl Server,Oracle,audio/video players,Java Tools,Open tools etc..

Thanks and Regards
Guhan

[theraven]

the 64 bit processors are not runnin in pure 64 bit
its runnin in hybrid mode
therefore all 32 bit applications will still work on the platform

[guhanath]

Thanks for everyone who answered and clarified me

[drgrudge]

Athlon 64FX can run in three modes.

Long mode:
The OS performs in pure 64-bit mode ans supports only 64-bit operations.

Compactiblity mode:
It supports both 32 and 64-bit applications under a 64- bit OS.

legacy mode:
Now it runs only in 32-bit applications under a 32-bit OS. 64 bit application cant be used.

[x10d]

First of all u'll need a 64bit OS, on which ur other apps will work.

Windows XP 64bit edition is available in the market! dont know much abt competitors!

[theraven]

stop spreading lies
winxp 64 bit IS NOT AVAILABLE
its in BETA
certain flavours of linux are 64 bit tho !

[x10d]

i'm sorry for my prev quotes,

Windows XP 64Bit is still in Beta stages, but will release final version within 3-4 months.

from Micosoft, Windows Server 2003 for 64-Bit is available.

SQL Server 2000 is also available as a 64bit edition.

Microsoft is fully prepared for the coming 64bit era.

and all their future releases will feature 64bit editions (.NET 2.0 (VS2005), SQLserver2005, Windows code name "LongHorn" etc)

.Net rox !

[naveenchandran]

There is 64 Bit in linux

SuSE Linux 9.1/9.2