It is surprising that Mr Gates never wanted to go to NT x64 originally; he wanted to stay with the 32 bit. Now that Hollywood needs the x64 for 3D graphics, they have made the move toward x64. So, I am sure, as you say, the rest of us, software companies too, have to tag along, or else.

 

Guess I am lucky; my grand-father, mother, and father were in electronics early on, so I got to build a lot of stuff when I was young. 

 

I think for the most part, Microsoft will have to create new about every 10 years or so. The new memory and technological advancements that are already on the horizon will require new systems with new hardware. 

 

The real question is can we, as a world community, find all of the power to run all of those computers in the future??? A TV takes less than 100 watts, but most computers take 350 to 500 watts. Many homes now have at least 2 computers, which mean we may run out of power. 

 

I might have to hook up my bicycle to my solar generator each day before I turn on the computer, if the power company around here keeps “browning” me out. Can’t live without my computer!!!

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