Quote - The thing is that I'm wanting to go 64-bit on the OS -- for applications like Lightwave and Vue 6I.  So I'm honestly torn at this point.  To be Vista 64-bit or to not be Vista 64-bit......that is the question.  It's a decision that only I can make for myself.....and I'm currently leaning towards upgrading.

I run Windows XP Pro x64 on my newly aquired PC and it really works great. There is a problem with DVD-RAM packet driver and there is no 64bit driver for my Netgear printer port. The G Data realtime antivirus protection is a bit unstable, but not really a security problem.

I have a dual core with 4 Gig RAM a NVidia 7950 GT, a Wacom Graphire4. iTunes works without problems and so does Nero burning software with a SATA DVD Writer. I see no use to switch to Vista 64bit in order to use 64bit.

Photoshop, Poser, Carrara, Cinema 4D and other applications are all working stable and fast.

OK, Real Player doesn't support 64bit. I can live with that.