64-bit machines. Are they supported? What works on them? Does AutoCAD? Does HydraCAD? What gives?
The quick answer - 64 bit hardware = good. 64 bit operating systems = bad
Many software packages don't work on 64-bit operating systems, including HydraCAD and HydraLIST. AutoCAD is not supported on 64 bit operating systems either which means if you have an installation, configuration or use question, they have the right to say go away and wait for a 64 bit version of AutoCAD. When will that be? We don't know but my gut feeling says AutoCAD 2007 won't be seen in a 64 bit version.
So if you are going to buy a 64 bit machine, go for it. Just install standard Windows XP or 2000 on it and wait until next year for all of this to shake itself out.
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