64-bit memory consumption

64-bit is coming in Delphi "Highlander", both native and via .NET 2.0.
Obviously 64-bit apps consume more memory. However I was surprised to find
that a do-nothing WinForm app in VS 2005 actually consumes around double the
amount when running as 64-bit:

http://www.itwriting.com/blog/?postid=439

Important to bear in mind if you are contemplating the switch.

Tim


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