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Microsoft Declines To Make a 64-Bit Visual Studio (uservoice.com)
OhPlz writes: A request was made back in 2011 for Microsoft to provide a 64 bit version of Visual Studio to address out-of-memory issues. After sitting on the request for all that time, Microsoft is now declining it, stating that it would not be good for performance.
After almost five years, the request received 3,127 votes on the UserVoice forum for Visual Studio. Microsoft instead recommended the vsFunnel extension to optimize memory by filtering low-priority projects, adding "we highly value your feedback." They cited a December MSDN post that had argued "smaller is faster," and that no performance benefits would be realized for users whose code and data already fit into a 32-bit address space, while most other issues could be addressed with better data design.
After almost five years, the request received 3,127 votes on the UserVoice forum for Visual Studio. Microsoft instead recommended the vsFunnel extension to optimize memory by filtering low-priority projects, adding "we highly value your feedback." They cited a December MSDN post that had argued "smaller is faster," and that no performance benefits would be realized for users whose code and data already fit into a 32-bit address space, while most other issues could be addressed with better data design.
Visual Studio remaining a 32-bit application means NOTHING. Unless a SINGLE source file exceeds the 4GB limit, no issue will occur.
Let me get this straight. Are you honestly suggesting that if I try to compile or refactor a monstrosity that a 3.9GB C++ file worth of nested template forests would be, this 32-bit version is going to take it and not fall over or grind to death swapping? I'm not a VS user, and will be happy to stand corrected (and amazed), this is an honest question.
And, of course, the compilers that come with VS have supported the development of true 64-bit applications forever.
We know. Restating the unrelated obvious and tagging it 'obvious' does not your point make.
Every end has half a stick.