With Windows Vista release to computer makers this week, Microsoft starts a harder push on the 64-bit version of the company’s new operating system, said Barry Goffe, director in the Windows client product management team. He said that in order to use the Windows Vista logo, device manufacturers must provide their drivers in both (32-bit and 64-bit) versions. “We’re really making sure that 32-bit and 64-bit are equally good choice[s] for a customer,” Goffe said.
Washington Technology reported that Vista will ship on a single DVD, in either a 32- or 64-bit configuration, while users of Windows Vista Ultimate will get both versions.
It was reported earlier that Microsoft will be shifting its products to 64-bit only.
