[Default] On Tue, 6 Feb 2007 20:07:15 -0800, "Rock" <rock@nospam.net>
spake thusly:
>
>You have to work with the computer vendor on this. If you bought a retail
>version of Vista it would come with both disks (for Ultimate) or with the
>info on how to send for the x64 version (all other Visa versions). The same
>retail product keys works on both versions. With an OEM it's between you
>and them.
>
>You cannot do an in place upgrade from x86 to x64, only a custom install.
And when I last checked none of the "majors" (e.g. Dell, HP, Gateway,
Lenovo...) was offering 64-bit Vista as an option (at least in most
cases).
Me thinks it's going to be tough getting a new PC with 64-bit Vista
pre-installed unless one deals with a more specialized vendor.
After all, XP 64-bit has been out for what, a few years now? I've not
seen it as an option anywhere either (however you *can* buy OEM
versions of it on your own).
--
Scott
http://angrykeyboarder.com
A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?