Wolfie: Question: 64 bit MS Windows compatibility w/CV, BJRM, & SBA

Wolfie · 07-17-2005, 10:14 PM

Norm and John,

I'm buying a new computer and contemplating the new MS 64 bit Windows OS. I realize that there is a problem with compatibility with older software.

Will Casino Verite & add-ons such as CVCX, CVData, CVShuffle, etc. work with the new 64 bit OS from MS Windows?

Also, will BJ Risk Manager work with it?
Last, will SBA simulator work with it?

Thanks for your help.

Wolfie

Norm Wattenberger · 07-18-2005, 05:22 AM

The reason Intel has a 64bit desktop chip is because AMD does. The reason AMD has a 64bit desktop chip is to beat Intel at it. Other than that, I can't figure out what these chips are for.

Wolfie · 07-18-2005, 06:21 AM

The new Windows 64 OS will support 32 bit software but not 16 bit software or DOS software.

32 bit applications that use 16 bit installers, however, will not work with the new windows. Also, applications using 32 bit device drivers (such as most 32 bit anti-virus programs)will not work with Windows 64.

So, I'm asking if Casino Verite and CV add on products are true 32 bit applications or do they use 16 bit installers?

Thanks, Norm, for your response and for a great software product. If I can't use Casino Verite on my new computer I'm just going to go with the current 32 bit Windows OS (either Windows XP Home Edition or Professional). Your programs are more important to me than my operating system.

Wolfie

Norm Wattenberger · 07-18-2005, 12:41 PM

All current CV BJ products are true 32 bit apps with 32 bit installers. I believe SBA is a 16bit DOS app.

Wolfie · 07-18-2005, 07:12 PM

Thanks, Norm. Sounds like CV products should work with the new MS 64 bit operating system. I may just go with the standard OS for 32 bit that everyone has and wait for a couple years to update when there are fewer possible glitches.

Wolfie

Parker · 07-18-2005, 08:31 PM

> The reason Intel has a 64bit desktop chip is because
> AMD does. The reason AMD has a 64bit desktop chip is
> to beat Intel at it. Other than that, I can't figure
> out what these chips are for.

To run Linux, of course. :-)

64 bit ports of popular Linux distros began appearing almost immediately when the AMD 64 bit chip was introduced. A number of popular apps are already available in 64 bit versions, with more in development. Meanwhile, the 64 bit distros still come with all the 32 bit libraries and a 32 bit compatibility mode of operation.

Life on the bleeding edge . . .