command.com needs to be in 64-bit windows! need high-end system for DOS and windows development

[Jim Michaels]

• I need a 64-bit system because I need the memory it gives (I want to max the machine out) - I use every bit I get. I typically run about 20-30 applications at once, more if I had the chance.
• I need command.com for DOS development to run DJGPP so I can make a distribute DOS programs and make bootable CD's using FreeDOS (partition tools, etc)
• I need to execute 64-bit programs to test them
• I need to execute 32-bit programs to test them (covered with 64-bit OS)
• I need to compile windows programs, targeting 32 and 64-bit windows platforms.

PLEASE , Microsoft, bring command.com to 64-bit windows! I don't want to buy a windows 7 32-bit because of the memory hogging I am hearing about. I need application memory and as much as I can get. I will go with 32-bit XP if I have to. Don't force us developers into a corner!
Can you at least bring it back in a service pack? please tell me before I buy an expensive system (only once every 5-7 years).
Jim Michaels

Continue reading...