And that is not speculation? No, it is more of a non-sense.
Wait a second...Can we agree that Microsoft is the largest software company in the world? And more people use their Operating Systems than anyone else by a LONG shot? I hope we can. And if that is the case, you must be kidding yourself to think the new FLAGSHIP OPERATING SYSTEM will NOT be supported my 3rd-party manufacturers. So, while I MAY be speculating, I think you are foolish to think that 32-bit processors will be superior (1) and (2) the main focus of support.
Furthermore, EVEN IF I am speculating (and I don't think I'm making any news-worthy claims here - no shockers), it does not change the fact that you are speculating. So I guess nice dodge.
That is complete BS. There' won't be special 64 stuff. Quite contrary, half of stuff in x64 will be 32-bit running in a wrapper.
And that is great. I was told there was additional functionality in the 64-bit version. I read something to that effect also. I believe it was here. Regardless, they HAVE to make a 32-bit version of this OS because most of the world has p4's or older systems and are not going to upgrade just to get a 64bit OS. By the same token, MS is not going to miss their money. Furthermore, if there is no difference, and infact, the 32-bit is supposed be 'better', MS is in for ALOT of trouble.
Indeed. At that is going to be 32-bit version, because no company will dare to give support and waste their money and efforts on 64-bit one.
LOL, uhhhhhhhhhh No. While you are certainly opinionated about this topic, you clearly have no understanding of how businesses operate. And if you do then you are being quite stubborn about this. This is just my prediction, but I would assume that by the time Vista hits the shelves, only C2D's will be offered at locals like Dell and they will ship the 64bit version. Of course, I could be wrong, but hey, dell only needs drivers from how many companies? And they will be selling how many parts from each of those companies? I hardly think we are going to have much trouble finding applicable drivers for any laptops shipped. If you do, again, you are being foolish. Remember, we are not talking about Desktop units where EVERYONE must provide drivers (though, that is inevitable as Microsoft has them ALL by the short-curley-ones - but I will begrudgingly agree that for that wrealm, drivers MAY take a bit longer).
Then shut the ****** up when you don't have direct experience. I've tried x64 Vista and it is useless on my other laptop. Hardware companies are not dying to write two sets of drivers, one in completely new platform, especially not for their older hardware, which is omni-present.
How far into the future is Vista? 90 days? 120 days? Omni-Present? Are you kidding me? I tell you what, they are going to HAVE to write those drivers whether they, or you, like it or not. Sales drive this industry, genious. These companies will release drivers as soon as a certain number of 64-bit OS's have been sold. And it won't take very long.
I tell you what, you explain to me why having used a 64-bit system in beta 3-4 mos before it is released matters and I'll shut the f up. Furthermore, you cannot compare driver support for an after thought operating system like XP 64 or a beta version of Vista to the climate once it goes live. They are not going to release a FLAGSHIP (are you getting the point here? I doubt it) OS and not have driver support ready or in the works. To that end, the OP is not going to have any difficulty finding drivers for his e1505 when Vista launches and he wants to use 64-bit because he upgraded his processor. You literally have no case here.
If Vista 32-bit and 64-bit are going to look the same, and 64-bit has compability issue- which one is better for a user?
Why are there going to be compatibility issues with the new FLAGSHIP OS from Microsoft? It's not like this is some afterthought release like XP 64. This will be the new XP. I think you are the only person who doesn't see that.