Re: Already "too late" for x64 development

"Will DeWitt Jr." <edge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Unless you're not using automated tests, I don't see the problem with
> it taking "more time". And more importantly, I suspect most bugs will
> appear in both versions-- bugs that are strictly limited to the 32-bit
> or 64-bit executable should be /very/ rare.

ROTFLMAO. Anyone who has actually supported apps that cross several
environments or operating systems knows how silly that idea is. I can't
believe you even suggested it.


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