The 64bit version of JAWS is the same as the 32bit version, just coded for 64 isn't it? Also, Windows 7 is in 32bit and 64 like Vista so FS don't have to create a 64bit version if they really don't want to, but obviously they'd want to keep up with the competition. Not sure what additional stuff would be on the podcast though, will have to listen since they have the same functionality. Peter From: Gene Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:58 AM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: 64 bit JAWS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Gene [mailto:gwilson@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 6:49 PM To: 'jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: 64 bit JAWS Has anyone had the opportunity to use the 64-bit public beta of JAWS? I tried to download the MP3 file of the Pod cast, but, for some unknown reason, couldn't get the job done. I understand its for the 64-bit version of VISTA, but, I am wondering if it is being prepared for the WINDOWS7 operating system that Microsoft is supposedly releasing soon. Of course, that latter is rather rhetorical. Who really knows? My reasoning behind all of this is that I suspect XP will probably soon suffer the same slow and agonizing death of Windows98 SE and VISTA's demise may be as quick as that of WindowsME. Take care,