Cheers to the 32-bit builds!
My desktop is 64-bit Windows, but I usually use 32-bit compilers because I prefer to program in least-common-denominator language dialects using compilers (think GWBasic & ANSI C89) that will run on, and generate code for, the widest variety of systems. Much of my work in the past has involved supporting older software installations and/or helping people who don't need Micro$oft's latest & lamest OS. (My last high-paying job required supporting MS-DOS, Win98, Win2K, and OS/2 machines. The Digital Mars & Open Watcom C compilers sure got a workout! MSVC & Python were never even an option. MS tools are ageist and doesn't support the more elderly versions of Windows, and Python builds for Windows very stupidly use MSVC and are infected with the same MS ageism... and that's why I don't do Python, kiddies!)
If I need to throw together some quick'n'dirty(tm) utility for a job, 32-bit builds are more "universal" and will run on a larger number of Windows installations.
So pour another glass and Cheers again!
My desktop is 64-bit Windows, but I usually use 32-bit compilers because I prefer to program in least-common-denominator language dialects using compilers (think GWBasic & ANSI C89) that will run on, and generate code for, the widest variety of systems. Much of my work in the past has involved supporting older software installations and/or helping people who don't need Micro$oft's latest & lamest OS. (My last high-paying job required supporting MS-DOS, Win98, Win2K, and OS/2 machines. The Digital Mars & Open Watcom C compilers sure got a workout! MSVC & Python were never even an option. MS tools are ageist and doesn't support the more elderly versions of Windows, and Python builds for Windows very stupidly use MSVC and are infected with the same MS ageism... and that's why I don't do Python, kiddies!)
If I need to throw together some quick'n'dirty(tm) utility for a job, 32-bit builds are more "universal" and will run on a larger number of Windows installations.
So pour another glass and Cheers again!