Vista - Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors

**lordbob75** · 04-16-2009

I think putting them both on one disk would be good. Then, when you install, it will analyze your system archetecture. If it is x64, then it offers both options, and if it is x86, then it just installs x86.

This will eliminate people not knowing what the difference is.

I am still planning on using OpenOffice though. For $300 for the simplistic version, M$ can live with it.

~Lordbob

**Joan Archer** · 04-16-2009

I believe starting the end of this month they're sending out SP2 for Office 2007. I'm sure I saw it in my RSS Feeds from Mary Foley.

**echrada** · 04-16-2009

You are right Joan.

Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Due April 28

Microsoft has announced that Service Pack 2 will be released on April 28 for Office 2007. This Office 2007 SP2 will be available to users via Windows update tool to normal users. The SP2 was announced way back in October 2008.

Techtree.com India > News > Software > Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Due April 28

**Slimy** · 04-16-2009

It's also at the bottom of the article I posted guys :P

**ghost** · 05-08-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by barman58

The thing is with office is that it should be possible to produce an Install DVD with both x86 and x64 versions and an intelligent installer which offers the x64 as the primary option if the system is compatible, with a fall back option of x86 for those who cannot install x64 or have commercial/or other reasons to do so

Putting them both on one disk is not only possible, but probable, at least with OEM versions, Vista OEM (not sure about the retail) comes with not only both architecture flavours, but also with all possible distribution flavours, I.E. Vista home premium x86 right up to Vista Ultimate x64.
Using an "intelligent" (I believe it uses XML) install package,the installer automatically chooses the right architecture for your machine (it can be changed on 64 bit machines to install 32 bit OS). then depending on the key you use during installation, it installs the appropriate version.
Following a logical line of reasoning not only will M$ incorporate both architecture variants on a single disk, it will probably also use an intelligent installer, minimizing confusion for the novice end user, whilst also allowing more experienced users to configure their installs with XML.
M$ can't lose with this kind of forward thinking, making installations easier and less painful benefits everyone, that is, until they move all their software into "the cloud".

**sportsguy** · 05-17-2009

Quote:

Perhaps the change to x64 will really take off now that Microsoft's flagship is moving in the right direction.

all i can say is Its about time. .

**garysgold** · 05-17-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by sportsguy

Quote:

Perhaps the change to x64 will really take off now that Microsoft's flagship is moving in the right direction.

all i can say is Its about time. .

+1

Hope so.

Gary

**bassfisher6522** · 05-17-2009

Any news on when they will release it? Looking forward to the new look.

**arghya139** · 05-18-2009

Very Good News

**kanehi** · 05-18-2009

Microsoft is finally doing the right thing with the new version. Now only if Adobe would make a flash player for 64 bit.

04-16-2009	#11 (permalink)
lordbob75 Windows 7 x64 build 7100 & Ubuntu 9.04 1,673 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors I think putting them both on one disk would be good. Then, when you install, it will analyze your system archetecture. If it is x64, then it offers both options, and if it is x86, then it just installs x86. This will eliminate people not knowing what the difference is. I am still planning on using OpenOffice though. For $300 for the simplistic version, M$ can live with it. ~Lordbob
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04-16-2009	#12 (permalink)
Joan Archer Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit / Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit 1,071 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors I believe starting the end of this month they're sending out SP2 for Office 2007. I'm sure I saw it in my RSS Feeds from Mary Foley.
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04-16-2009	#13 (permalink)
echrada Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64 SP2 Windows 7 7127 x64 869 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors You are right Joan. Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Due April 28 Microsoft has announced that Service Pack 2 will be released on April 28 for Office 2007. This Office 2007 SP2 will be available to users via Windows update tool to normal users. The SP2 was announced way back in October 2008. Techtree.com India > News > Software > Microsoft Office 2007 SP2 Due April 28
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04-16-2009	#14 (permalink)
Slimy Vista Ultimate x64 326 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors It's also at the bottom of the article I posted guys :P
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05-08-2009	#15 (permalink)
ghost Vista Ultimate x64 Service Pack 2 37 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Quote: Originally Posted by barman58 The thing is with office is that it should be possible to produce an Install DVD with both x86 and x64 versions and an intelligent installer which offers the x64 as the primary option if the system is compatible, with a fall back option of x86 for those who cannot install x64 or have commercial/or other reasons to do so Putting them both on one disk is not only possible, but probable, at least with OEM versions, Vista OEM (not sure about the retail) comes with not only both architecture flavours, but also with all possible distribution flavours, I.E. Vista home premium x86 right up to Vista Ultimate x64. Using an "intelligent" (I believe it uses XML) install package,the installer automatically chooses the right architecture for your machine (it can be changed on 64 bit machines to install 32 bit OS). then depending on the key you use during installation, it installs the appropriate version. Following a logical line of reasoning not only will M$ incorporate both architecture variants on a single disk, it will probably also use an intelligent installer, minimizing confusion for the novice end user, whilst also allowing more experienced users to configure their installs with XML. M$ can't lose with this kind of forward thinking, making installations easier and less painful benefits everyone, that is, until they move all their software into "the cloud".
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05-17-2009	#16 (permalink)
sportsguy Vista Business x64 and XP 32 78 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Quote: Perhaps the change to x64 will really take off now that Microsoft's flagship is moving in the right direction. all i can say is Its about time. .
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05-17-2009	#17 (permalink)
garysgold Vista Ult 64bit Windows 7 64 bit Server 2008 RC2 870 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Quote: Originally Posted by sportsguy Quote: Perhaps the change to x64 will really take off now that Microsoft's flagship is moving in the right direction. all i can say is Its about time. . +1 Hope so. Gary
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05-17-2009	#18 (permalink)
bassfisher6522 Vista Home Premium 32 bit 490 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Any news on when they will release it? Looking forward to the new look.
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05-18-2009	#19 (permalink)
arghya139 Vista Ultimate x64 7 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Very Good News
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05-18-2009	#20 (permalink)
kanehi Ultimate x64 16 posts	Re: Confirmed: Office 2010 will come in 32-bit, 64-bit flavors Microsoft is finally doing the right thing with the new version. Now only if Adobe would make a flash player for 64 bit.
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