Lazarus/FPC support because of lacking 64 bit delphi compiler

rbuser

Since Delphi has promised 64 bit readiness in a month or two for over 4 years
I fear it's not going to happen within a acceptable period anymore. This
is why I am considering to move to .net (M$ Visual studio) or Lazarus/fpc.
We need 64 bit because of office 64 ,OS 64 compatability, and because we
use a LOT of memory performing our math. ANd off course, we dont want to
be the last company that isn't 64-bit ready when reasing a new version of
our app.

How are my chances of porting/reusing my code and RB designs in either of
the IDE's? (VS or Lazarus)
I already understand a lot of code will have to be adjusted just because
of the 32bit/64bit conversion, but has anyone already tried compiling the
RB sources using lazarus/fpc in a 32 bit implementation?
Are there any plans by digital metaphors to support this in the near(say
6..12 months) future?

Regards -

HHB Hasenack
S&G and partners BV

nardmoseley

The Delphi Roadmap shows 64-bit is coming soon, first a preview and then the
shipping product. I have faith the Delphi team will deliver and that it will
be a huge success.


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Nard Moseley
Digital Metaphors
www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Hello Nard,


Nard, I admire your trust in Embarcadero... but what about my questions..?

* How are my chances of porting/reusing my code and RB designs in either
of the IDE's? (VS or Lazarus)
* I already understand a lot of code will have to be adjusted just because
of the 32bit/64bit conversion, but has anyone already tried compiling the
RB sources using lazarus/fpc in a 32 bit implementation?
* Are there any plans by digital metaphors to support this in the near(say
6..12 months) future?

nardmoseley

> How are my chances of porting/reusing my code and RB designs in either of

See answers below.


No.


No.


--
Nard Moseley
Digital Metaphors
www.digital-metaphors.com

rbuser

Hello Nard,

Thx for the info.