subzero, re: they will have to shell out
They will just have to shell out more money for all new 64 bit software.
Of course, we all know that they only have to buy a new operating system, all the old applications will work fine.
But think of this: Microsoft gets to sell two operating systems to these people. Don't you think Microsoft likes that idea? What better opportunity for Microsoft to force people off Windows 2000, NT, 98, even 95!