8.2 Beta

Andreas, Was the 8.2 Beta a full 64 bit OS? I've just had a thought that if it was, I probably can do 80% of my work on 8.2, so long as g++ gcc produce 64 bit code. I am a little gun shy about getting an Adaptec 29320 or 39320 lest it does not work. If you have any way of finding out, I'd be very appreciative. Regards Alan Have a Merry XMAS