64-bit software still lags for Windows

[systempat]

There is an interesting article in the Windows Secrets newsletter that I receive. It is talking about 64-bit application software and how there still is not that much available in retail packages. Which takes away most of the incentive in going to 64-bit versions of Windows. Link below.
So I will remain on XP and XP pro until sometime with new hardware go to Win7.


http://windowssecrets.com/comp/100128

[Rick Hall]

The biggest incentive for me to use 64 bit is the fact that the PC will see more than 3.5 gig of ram.

[Force Flow]

I've worked on 64-bit rigs with XP and vista, and can't say I was impressed with either (XP, since that was basically an experiment for feasibility, and vista because the O/S in general had issues). With win7, it has improved since it (and vista) were built from the ground up with 32/64-bit architecture in mind.

Granted, it's not to the point where I'd feel comfortable putting a 64-bit edition on my personal machines unless I absolutely needed more than 3.5GB of RAM, like Rick says.

[Strider]

"General-purpose PCs using 64-bit processors emerged in 2003. To this day, however, 64-bit versions of such major applications as MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Web browsers, and security suites have been vaporware. Also, finding 64-bit drivers for your PC's peripherals has been like playing the digital equivalent of "Where's Waldo?" — and in many cases, Waldo is nowhere to be found."

I don't understand there is a Photoshop 64-bit and a Photoshop 32-bit version both installed on my computer, so am I missing something? However; that's besides the point, for there are still a lot of people still running 32-bit computers or operation systems. Until the majority of people are running Windows 7 64-bit the lack of 64-bit software will be lacking and it does take time to develop such applications plus it cost money to develop them too.