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24/05/2006 13:41:16
 
 
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
Other
Title:
Re: 64 bit
Environment versions
Visual FoxPro:
VFP 9 SP1
OS:
Windows XP SP2
Network:
Windows 2000 Server
Database:
Visual FoxPro
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01124542
Message ID:
01124612
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As far as I'm concerned, VFP is Microsoft's best platform. It would be nice if they would get behind it.

>There's little or no reason to both technically and financially.
>
>The 64-bit OS will run 32-bit software just fine. And what would be done for 64-bit to justify the separate SKU and work effort?
>
>Be aware, though, that on AMD 64-bit machines there is an NX switch (I think it's in BIOS, it's been a while) that should be set off if running VFP8 or earlier. I *think* that Calvin resolved this for VFP9 but I can't be certain. If you research some of my 2004 (2003?) blog entries on the VSData blog at http://blogs.msdn.com\vsdata you'll see more information.
>
>>There must be a reason that VFP isn't going to be upgraded to 64 bit. Does anybody know why?
I ain't skeert of nuttin eh?
Yikes! What was that?
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