in reply to Re^6: How to find out if it is 32bit or 64bit windows?
in thread How to find out if it is 32bit or 64bit windows?

Hi there, it actually gets the information from GetSystemInfo().

Since you won't be bothered with Sys::Info, it looks like you have a better cross-platform module set to query such information. Please share the name and I'll stop wasting my time in it.

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Re^8: How to find out if it is 32bit or 64bit windows?
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jun 27, 2011 at 02:51 UTC
    Since you won't be bothered with Sys::Info, it looks like you have a better cross-platform module set to query such information. Please share the name and I'll stop wasting my time in it.

    Hm. Why would my preferences mean that you are wasting your time?

    As for why I wouldn't use your module:

    1. I have no use for a cross-platform solution.
    2. I don't use pseud-OO modules that force me to create an instance of things for which there is inherently never any point in creating two instances.
    3. I wouldn't use a module that queries information via WinMgmts and/or Win::OLE that can more easily be queried directly from the OS.

    But those are my preferences. They do not affect the utility of your module for you -- or others.

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