Dave, I have been using the 64 bit for some time, I went straight there as soon as it was available so I wouldn't have to worry about it after. My issues were that I was developing some programs that may have a lot of jpg and other digital formats, and I certainly was worried about the future space issues. The other BIG issue was the newer data types that hook into Oracle, I think these can be too long for the 32 bit version. In addition, I do like the ability to have longer column and table names. We all liked it when Microsoft finally went to 35 digits in "Word", so why are we still in an 8 bit naming world? <g>. Good luck with your decision.
Robert M. Castanaro Regional Director, Surgical Services, Clinic / Pain Services Summa Health System Barberton Hospital Summa Wadsworth Rittman Hospital 155 Fifth Street N.E. Barberton, Ohio 44203 Tele: 330-615-3627 Cell: 330-388-7119 Fax: 330-615-3632 [email protected] Note: The enclosed information is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and is intended for the use of the addressee only. Summa Health System and its affiliates disclaim any responsibility for unauthorized disclosure of this information other than the addressee. Federal and Ohio laws protect patient medical information disclosed in this e-mail, including psychiatric disorders, (HIV) test results, AIDs-related conditions, alcohol and/or drug dependence or abuse. Federal regulation (42 CFR Part 2) and Ohio Revised Code section 5122.31 and 3701.243 prohibit disclosure of this information without the specific written consent of the person to whom it pertains or as otherwise permitted by law. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave McCann Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:49 PM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Opinions on Step Up from 9.1 (32) to 9.5 (64) I've been developing with R:base 9.0/and 9.1 (32) for awhile and with the release of 9.5 considering going to the 64-bit data pointer version with my step-up purchase. The cost difference is not insignificant since it would involve R:base, Compiler, and others. I have never (and probably will never) run into data limitations, though I'm aware of many of the increased limits, name lengths, and advantages from reading the comparison. Anybody have an opinion one way or the other about going 64 instead of 32? Major benefits you've found? Any negatives? Any trouble converting? It sounds straightforward. Thanks -- Dave McCann Classic Micro Systems
