Allen Bauer wrote:

> 
> So, when you're giving us feedback, rather thant saying, "I need a
> 64bit compiler, NOW!" saying, "I need to make sure my MS Office
> extension will work with all versions of the new Office 2010" or "My
> Explorer shell extension needs to work with all the new 64bit versions
> of Windows."
> 
> I hope people understand the distinction. The first one doesn't convey
> the problem you're trying to solve, nor is it implicitly or explcitly
> describing how said solution (or lack thereof) would help (or hinder)
> your business. We love the latter form of feedback, and have real
> trouble categorizing and quantifying the former.

Yes, I understand but the problem is we really need 64-bit compiler
now. ;o)


I am quite sure that you already know perfectly well the majority of
scenarios where 64-bit compiler is a necessity as far as a strictly
technical point is considered.


However, the other aspect of the situation is uncertainity. Since
Embarcadero is not willing to make a strong commitment about the
*approximate* timeframe when we can expect the new compiler to be here,
it is really difficult for its customers to decide that it is safe to
continue investing in Delphi. Also, there is a growing pressure to
start converting the existing code to something like .Net.




I think it would be beneficial for everyone if Embarcadero could make a
commitment that after X-Platform project is completed the next priority
will be Windows 64-bit suff and not for example support for iPone or
something else.




I see some people downplaying the immediate need for Delphi/CPP Builde
Windows 64-bit compilers but if that is true would you be willing to
advertise Delphi using the slogan like : "Delphi, the worlds best IDE
to write your 32-bit native applications." ?




Regards,
Zenon