64 bit Windows not supported by Palm - Treo Forum

Car Nut · 01-25-2008, 08:56 AM

How many people have or are considering a 64 bit Windows OS?

My company has dozens (maybe more than 100) Palm users (Treos, PDAs, etc) and we've just learned from Palm that they have no plans to release a 64 bit Windows Vista driver for USB connectivity. Palm's statement to us is that they don't see a great enough need and have not received enough complaints to warrant to creation of a 64 bit Windows USB driver.

Basically, the only method of synching is over Bluetooth or IR. Neither of these are really acceptable, especially when synching documents, calendar, address book, multimedia, etc.

Anyone else had this issue?

TazUk · 01-25-2008, 09:02 AM

I thought of running Windows XP 64bit when it came out, but lack of driver support stopped me.

Car Nut · 01-30-2008, 06:48 AM

My company and myself have put our complaint in, because we are inevitably going to have many Palm users on 64 bit Windows.

Kind of reminds me of the current Vista issues and manufacturers who refuse to either create Vista drivers or create quality drivers compatible with Vista. Do they think they can make Vista go away? Of course not. One would think the manufacturers would have learned their lesson with Win XP.

Thanks for the reply.

LotusLord · 01-30-2008, 07:55 AM

As of now there is no reason to be running the 64 bit version of Windows...

Car Nut · 01-31-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LotusLord

As of now there is no reason to be running the 64 bit version of Windows...

Wow. There is actually plenty of reason to run 64-bit software, but probably not on a home computer.

Here's on of many sources of available software:

Catalogue of 64-bit Software

Thanks for you personal opinion, I guess. Please read my first post, because I have already stated there is a reason to use 64-bit software.

LotusLord · 01-31-2008, 08:14 AM

What I meant, and I apologize for the brief nature of my previous post, is that the 64 bit versions of Windows are not ready for prime time, especially in businesses that rely on compatibility with old software. The increase in security is great, but the incompatibilities will cause problems for Microsoft's biggest business, companies upgrading. This is the case with Vista in general, but 64 bit is worse.

All of the home users I know, and there are at least 3, who got the 64 bit version of Vista have been greatly disappointed in the lack of drivers for their printers, scanners, cameras, etc.

Is there a reason to use 64 bit software? Yes for some businesses there is, but for most users, it's not worth the frustration at the moment.

Car Nut · 01-31-2008, 10:01 AM

No problem.

And yes, we have a large number of users with video/graphics software that utilize 64-bit. 99% of those folks are very gadget oriented, so this becomes an issue since I oversee the IT environment and highly recommend Palm stuff.

Thanks and no offense meant.

01-25-2008, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Car Nut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	64 bit Windows not supported by Palm How many people have or are considering a 64 bit Windows OS? My company has dozens (maybe more than 100) Palm users (Treos, PDAs, etc) and we've just learned from Palm that they have no plans to release a 64 bit Windows Vista driver for USB connectivity. Palm's statement to us is that they don't see a great enough need and have not received enough complaints to warrant to creation of a 64 bit Windows USB driver. Basically, the only method of synching is over Bluetooth or IR. Neither of these are really acceptable, especially when synching documents, calendar, address book, multimedia, etc. Anyone else had this issue? __________________ Treo 700p (upgraded from 650) Wireless Sync / PC Monitor for Lotus Notes (free) Verizon Wireless service

01-25-2008, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo 750v My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 123 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	I thought of running Windows XP 64bit when it came out, but lack of driver support stopped me. __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v (Running WM6) + Treo 500v *"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace."*

01-30-2008, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Car Nut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My company and myself have put our complaint in, because we are inevitably going to have many Palm users on 64 bit Windows. Kind of reminds me of the current Vista issues and manufacturers who refuse to either create Vista drivers or create quality drivers compatible with Vista. Do they think they can make Vista go away? Of course not. One would think the manufacturers would have learned their lesson with Win XP. Thanks for the reply. __________________ Treo 700p (upgraded from 650) Wireless Sync / PC Monitor for Lotus Notes (free) Verizon Wireless service

01-30-2008, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2,938 Thanks: 162 Thanked 325 Times in 282 Posts	As of now there is no reason to be running the 64 bit version of Windows... __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 In the process of selling my 650s. It hurts but at least they'll be getting used.

01-31-2008, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI My Treo: Treo 750 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 2,938 Thanks: 162 Thanked 325 Times in 282 Posts	What I meant, and I apologize for the brief nature of my previous post, is that the 64 bit versions of Windows are not ready for prime time, especially in businesses that rely on compatibility with old software. The increase in security is great, but the incompatibilities will cause problems for Microsoft's biggest business, companies upgrading. This is the case with Vista in general, but 64 bit is worse. All of the home users I know, and there are at least 3, who got the 64 bit version of Vista have been greatly disappointed in the lack of drivers for their printers, scanners, cameras, etc. Is there a reason to use 64 bit software? Yes for some businesses there is, but for most users, it's not worth the frustration at the moment. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 In the process of selling my 650s. It hurts but at least they'll be getting used.

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01-31-2008, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Car Nut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No problem. And yes, we have a large number of users with video/graphics software that utilize 64-bit. 99% of those folks are very gadget oriented, so this becomes an issue since I oversee the IT environment and highly recommend Palm stuff. Thanks and no offense meant. __________________ Treo 700p (upgraded from 650) Wireless Sync / PC Monitor for Lotus Notes (free) Verizon Wireless service

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