I only see x86 version in msdn downloads.
A:
Because there isn't much need for the IDE to take advantage of the 64 bit benefits.
The Framework itself comes in 32 and 64 bit editions.
Which x64 benefits do you want the IDE to take advantage of?
Michael Shimmins
2010-04-13 03:46:07
+7
A:
Here is a good answer.
http://blogs.msdn.com/ricom/archive/2009/06/10/visual-studio-why-is-there-no-64-bit-version.aspx
Strelok
2010-04-13 03:47:22
I would call that a "well written" answer, not a "good" answer. :)His argument is pretty much "it's too hard" and brings up all the downsides of a proper x64 application while ignoring the benfits.
Coxy
2010-04-13 03:50:51
Well I don't develop Visual Studio 2010 :) That guy does. So I would call it a "good" answer.
Strelok
2010-04-13 03:53:11
I just needed to know the reason. Thanks for the helpful link.
CodeToGlory
2010-04-13 03:53:41