Vista and/or Windows 7 users...
01-03-2009, 08:22 AM
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Re: Vista and/or Windows 7 users...
Originally Posted by Jorsher
Without it I wouldn't be able to use 8gb ram...
What's your problem with 64-bit?
I haven't came across a single program that doesn't work.
What's your problem with 64-bit?
I haven't came across a single program that doesn't work.
01-03-2009, 04:31 PM
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Re: Vista and/or Windows 7 users...
Originally Posted by BoostForLife
If a program works in 32bit vista it will work in 64bit without a problem because 64 bit has both32/64 systems for programs/applications. Go to the windows partion and look. It has a x86 folder for 32bit applications and a normal folder for 64bit applications. 64bit version is the king of all windows and it's now easy to use them as everybody makes drivers for them. A couple years ago, 64bit was much more rare and harder to use due to a shitty support of drivers or the lack of them.
I've been programming/building PCs for over a decade now, have a variety of certifications, and have worked tech jobs for around 5 years now.
You're right that years ago it was a pain in the *** simply because not much of the older hardware was compatible with it. Now, unless you're running some old or obscure hardware, you'll be alright. Under 64-bit OS, the 32-bit apps run on an emulation layer which doesn't harm performance noticeably because not much has to be "emulated." Vista might do a better job than XP, I don't know. A couple people I knew tried 64-bit XP and had problems, but then again it was years ago. Everyone will HAVE TO move to 64-bit soon, so don't know why the bitching. 32-bit can only address 4gb, while 64-bit can address 16 exabytes of ram.
I was just asking why a MS employee was saying 64-bit sucks, because I can't find a reason why it would.
jo, I pmed you.
01-04-2009, 05:34 PM
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Re: Vista and/or Windows 7 users...
Originally Posted by BoostForLife
If a program works in 32bit vista it will work in 64bit without a problem because 64 bit has both32/64 systems for programs/applications. Go to the windows partion and look. It has a x86 folder for 32bit applications and a normal folder for 64bit applications. 64bit version is the king of all windows and it's now easy to use them as everybody makes drivers for them. A couple years ago, 64bit was much more rare and harder to use due to a shitty support of drivers or the lack of them.
Um... DO you know where I work
I assure you you are not ENTIRELY correct, some play better than others.
