Photo and Graphics Designer - Can I really only use 12 percent of my memory?

[Forumarian]

Could you suggest different vector software that would suit my usage more?
Xara Designer Pro could be one of the options...

I've only ever used Xara P&G, Inkscape and the old Sodipodi so I dont have experience with all the different offerings out there.

I need easy batch importing, large file size handling or linked images option instead of embedding and 64 bit capability.


Also can I ask, how long is a Xara product usually still current / usable supported etc.

I originally bought P&G Designer 7 from Xara at the full price but by the time the cd actually arrived it had been replaced by P&G 2013, so I emailed and said it was already obsolete before I opened the box! lol
So they sent the new version which was very good of them.

But my question is, if I did buy the top Designer pro just to get 64 bit processing, if it had all the features I needed already, how long would it be usable into the future without rebuying a newer versions? ie. as an investment as you say. This is probably relevant to all software.