Hi Axton, That is one of the options being discussed but, as you can imagine, it would require additional resources to maintain two code streams (one as 32-bit and one as 64-bit) including testing, patching, support labs and documentation. Business conversations are ongoing to determine if those resources are (a) available and (b) justified in this case.
Note that some vendors (e.g. Microsoft) have stated that they will no longer release 32-bit versions of server software after 2009. Other vendors have already stopped shipping 32-bit versions (e.g. SAP). -David J. Easter Sr. Product Manager, Solution Strategy and Development BMC Software, Inc. The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Axton Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 8:32 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: Statement of Direction available for 64-bit UNIX/Linux server executable roadmap Just my opinion, but if you get the code base to a point where it will compile and run as a 64-bit binary, maybe you should release and maintain both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the product, esp. for the windows platform. For the foreseeable future, server manufacturers will continue to market and sell 32-bit platforms and corporations will continue to use them in a production environment. Axton Grams On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ** >> Any idea when we might see one for windows as well? > > Not at this time, no. Internal discussions are still occurring about how > to address the more complex requirements of the Windows market based > on the large percentage of individuals still using 32-bit systems with AR System. > Many customers are using 32-bit desktop or laptop systems as "servers" > especially for development, testing, POC, demo and small business > purposes. This isn't the case nearly as much with Linux and UNIX. > > > -David J. Easter > Sr. Product Manager, Solution Strategy and Development BMC Software, > Inc. > > The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action expressed > in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC Software, Inc. > My voluntary participation in this forum is not intended to convey a > role as a spokesperson, liaison or public relations representative for > BMC Software, Inc. > > > ________________________________ > From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Howard Richter > Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 12:10 PM > To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG > Subject: Re: Statement of Direction available for 64-bit UNIX/Linux > server executable roadmap > > ** > David, > > Thank you for the heads up. > > Any idea when we might see one for windows as well? > > Thanks again, > > hbr > > On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Easter, David <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: >> >> ** >> Hi All, >> >> Just wanted to let you know that a new statement of direction >> regarding "BMC Atrium CMDB on UNIX and Linux: Expected 64-bit roadmap >> and interoperability with AR System" is up and available on Support >> Central >> here: >> >> http://www.bmc.com/products/documents/34/60/93460/93460.pdf >> >> This is a forward looking statement of direction but we felt it >> important to let folks know that moving to AR System 7.5.00 on UNIX >> or Linux will require existing CMDB customers to also upgrade to Atrium CMDB 7.5.00. >> Details are in the document. >> >> >> -David J. Easter >> Sr. Product Manager, Solution Strategy and Development BMC Software, >> Inc. >> >> The opinions, statements, and/or suggested courses of action >> expressed in this E-mail do not necessarily reflect those of BMC >> Software, Inc. My voluntary participation in this forum is not >> intended to convey a role as a spokesperson, liaison or public >> relations representative for BMC Software, Inc. >> >> __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" >> html___ > > > -- > Howard Richter > Red Hat Certified Technician > CompTIA Linux+ Certified > ITIL Foundation Certified > E-Mail = [EMAIL PROTECTED] > LinkedIn Profile = http://www.linkedin.com/in/hbr4270 > __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" > html___ > __Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" > html___ ________________________________________________________________________ _______ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are" _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor: www.rmsportal.com ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
