[haiku] Re: New alpha?
- From: Nickos V <tonestone57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <haiku@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:06:03 -0700
> I have used x86-64 linux for like 5 years and it *is* noticeably faster
> then x86-32.
Yes, many people pushing for 64-bit OS want it for better performance but this
really affects math intensive applications!
That means, conversion/encoding (video + audio) programs, encryption +
compression programs, 3D programs, etc. - Any software that maxes out the CPU
1) Going 32-bit means that everyone with x86 (Pentium or better) gets to use
Haiku. With 64-bit, some people will be left out. Like 25-40%? Or maybe higher?
2) How many people use math intense applications? How much of their total
computer use is for this?
Sure, 64-bit gives better performance, on programs that use lots of math you
get 20-40% faster, but those people that listen to audio, play movies, surf the
web, write emails, write documents, make computer drawings, etc. would see no
benefit compared to 32-bit OS!
It is better to lose out on some extra performance by staying with 32-bit than
to exclude a bunch of users who still use 32-bit computers. 33% of my family's
computers are still 32-bit.
Even Microsoft still supports 32-bit OS with Windows 7. Many Linuxes also
provide 32-bit versions. Why have they not dropped 32-bit completely? That
should tell you something.
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