Re: about 64 bit OS's and Java

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From: Alan Shiers
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 16:36

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Interesting...

When Windows2003 and other 64 bit OS's get released, will coding be
basically the same for the programmer, even though Microsoft, Borland,
and others may release 64 bit compilers?  I'm wondering to what
advantage a programmer can make use of programs intended for 64 bit
OS's?

Alan

"John McGrath [TeamB]" wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 30 May 2003 18:46:43 -0300, Alan Shiers wrote:
> 
> > I was wondering how that affects the Java Virtual Machine?
> > Is the JVM a 32 bit compiler?  Will Sun be introducing a 64
> > bit compiler for the JVM?
> 
> The Itanium and other 64-bit processors should have no effect on Java
> programs -- the function of the JVM is the same regardless of the
> platform that it runs on.
> 
> Sun has already released versions of the JVM for Windows and Linux
> 64-bit systems running on the Itanium.  Note that this is essentially
> Beta software -- the license does not allow commercial use.
> 
> --
> Regards,
> 
> John McGrath [TeamB]
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