2008/6/12 James Knott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > ccornell - OpenOffice.org wrote: > >> I didn't notice any 64 bit versions. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Let the developers know you want a 64 Bit version. >>>> >>> >>> Given that most new computers are 64 bit these days and 64 bit Linux has >>> been around for years (I've been running it for 2), I'd expect developers to >>> be a bit more proactive. >>> >> >> So.. tell them so :-) >> >> Just guessing here... the vast majority of people, myself included, are >> still running 32-bit OSes despite having had 64-bit CPUs for several years >> (even among the Linux crowd this is true). The demand isn't as high as it >> probably should or could be... so give the developers of the extension the >> feedback that there are people who need a 64 bit version. >> >> > In some ways, this reminds me of the early '90s, when people were still > running 16 bit software (DOS & Win 3.1), even though the 386 had been > available for years. Back then I was running a 32 bit OS (OS/2) and always > felt restricted, when ever I had to use Windows. That still happens, as > Windows still does not have some of the features and performance OS/2 did 16 > years ago, nor the flexibility and features of Linux, that have also been > available for years. Windows is simply the wrong way to go, for many > reasons. Unfortunately, most people don't know of anything better.
Still waiting for a 64-bit Linux (deb) version of the OOo 3.0 beta. Hope it comes before the Gold release in September ! I have tested the 32-bit version on my Windows (XP and Vista) setups and like it very much, but I should very much enjoy testing it on the the OS I use most.... Henri
