Re: [PCWorks] Pros & cons of 64 bit
- From: Hugh Vandervoort <hughv2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:21:38 -0500
If you buy a laptop with 64 bit installed, it will have all the drivers
you need. I've had to hunt for a few drivers for my desktop, but they
are readily available.
Vista supports 32 bit as well as 64 bit programs, so that's not a
problem, although it would be better to have 64 bit programs when they
become available. Vista x64 ships with a 64 bit version of IE, for what
that's worth.
I read that article, and it's a bit controversial, as 64 bit program
development is lagging.
The big advantage of 64 bit computing is the available memory
addressing. My desktop only supports 4 MB, but the theoretical max is
2^64, which is a big damn number.
I'm using Vista Ultimate x64, and, while I have a few complaints, it's
just fine, so go for it.
There's a good forum and info source here:
http://www.planetamd64.com/
Virginia Da Costa wrote:
> I am planning to buy a new custom-built computer, being fed up with the
> slowness of my ancient laptop and using other people's cast-off desktops.
> Question is, whether to change to 64 bit hardware and Vista 64 bit? Windows
> Secrets article dated 25/09/08 said "Don't go from XP to Vista unless you go
> 64 bit" I have been very satisfied with XP in general and don't really want
> to change, but it seems a pity to buy a new machine and use an OS which is
> soon going to run out of support (although extended support is due to
> continue for a while). On the other hand, should I wait for Windows 7 - but
> that might mean waiting a long time and I need a new computer quickly!
>
> What are the implications of moving to 64 bit? What about existing drivers
> and software? Will all that have to change? What kind of motherboard
> supports 64 bit? I know there are definitely fewer memory limitations, but
> what about all the everyday apps and such things.
>
> I look forward to your expert feedback before making a decision. Thanks
> Virginia
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