Comments on: New Poll: 64-bit vs. 32-bit http://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/ Technology News Sun, 27 May 2012 02:30:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dave Wiebe - 64 bit vs 32 bithttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-153232 Dave Wiebe - 64 bit vs 32 bit Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:26:49 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-153232 There are still many people out there that don't understand the importance of this. Many will buy a computer, or build one that is 64 bit capable, then, only use a 32 bit operating system. If you can, get a 64 bit operating system, it runs 32 bit apps fine. I've had to do almost no work at all to have them run 32 bit applications flawlessly, and the benefit to multi thread applications is awesome. There are still many people out there that don’t understand the importance of this. Many will buy a computer, or build one that is 64 bit capable, then, only use a 32 bit operating system. If you can, get a 64 bit operating system, it runs 32 bit apps fine. I’ve had to do almost no work at all to have them run 32 bit applications flawlessly, and the benefit to multi thread applications is awesome.

]]> By: Nextwavehttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-149906 Nextwave Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:10:09 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-149906 Using Mandriva Linux 64bit, and need to. I have more then 4GB of RAM installed in my system, and I want to be able to use it all, not just 3GB. Its frustrating to think that with the future just around the corner that people still don't seem to understand that most modern PC are installed with 3+ GB, 64bit will eventually be your only option in order to use your PC to the potential it has. As for 32bit programs? All work the same. In my experience, I have a 99.9999% success rate when using 32bit programs. AMD Athlon64x2 7750+ flies with 64bit and I'll never be held back by a 32bit OSs' limitations. Soon more computers will come with 8GB of RAM and then there will be no question as to which OS you'll use. With the cost of high speed and high capacity RAM dropping, I'm sure you'd want to be able to use it. Like buying a car with AC, you'd expect to be able to use it.... you bought it at least right? Why not use it if you can? IMHO Using Mandriva Linux 64bit, and need to. I have more then 4GB of RAM installed in my system, and I want to be able to use it all, not just 3GB. Its frustrating to think that with the future just around the corner that people still don’t seem to understand that most modern PC are installed with 3+ GB, 64bit will eventually be your only option in order to use your PC to the potential it has. As for 32bit programs? All work the same. In my experience, I have a 99.9999% success rate when using 32bit programs.
AMD Athlon64x2 7750+ flies with 64bit and I’ll never be held back by a 32bit OSs’ limitations. Soon more computers will come with 8GB of RAM and then there will be no question as to which OS you’ll use. With the cost of high speed and high capacity RAM dropping, I’m sure you’d want to be able to use it. Like buying a car with AC, you’d expect to be able to use it…. you bought it at least right? Why not use it if you can?
IMHO

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-148856 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:58:20 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-148856 Dudes - I just today parted with my first real computer- a treasured dell optiplex gx110 with a finally maxed out 1gig pentium III, maxed out 512sdram, and windows xp pro...and now the new computer; a refurbished optiplex gx620 with a 3.2ghz pentium 2m HT (xeon irwindale) with 4gigs of ddr2 running the same xp pro...WOW! What a difference! I am SO geeked! I feel like I just went from a 1974 superbeetle to a 1984 Porshe 911 Turbo!!! And the controls are the same! ;) Dudes – I just today parted with my first real computer- a treasured dell optiplex gx110 with a finally maxed out 1gig pentium III, maxed out 512sdram, and windows xp pro…and now the new computer; a refurbished optiplex gx620 with a 3.2ghz pentium 2m HT (xeon irwindale) with 4gigs of ddr2 running the same xp pro…WOW! What a difference! I am SO geeked! I feel like I just went from a 1974 superbeetle to a 1984 Porshe 911 Turbo!!! And the controls are the same! ;)

]]> By: Crystalhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-146987 Crystal Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:19:05 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-146987 i just got a new pc and whent with vista 64 bit 8gb ram intel core 2 quad pross gotta tell ya i love the speed i can play my graphic heavy mmo's at higest settings listen to music and talk on skype/vent and do w/e else i want all at once and never lag its like a dream lol i just got a new pc and whent with vista 64 bit 8gb ram intel core 2 quad pross gotta tell ya i love the speed i can play my graphic heavy mmo’s at higest settings listen to music and talk on skype/vent and do w/e else i want all at once and never lag its like a dream lol

]]> By: netster007xhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-143791 netster007x Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:21:35 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-143791 I would've gotten 64bit on my new laptop (studio 15-thanks for the tip), but it only included 32bit Vista Premium by default. To get 64bit I would've had to upgrade to Vista Ultimate, and it didn't seem worth the price difference. I would’ve gotten 64bit on my new laptop (studio 15-thanks for the tip), but it only included 32bit Vista Premium by default. To get 64bit I would’ve had to upgrade to Vista Ultimate, and it didn’t seem worth the price difference.

]]> By: MICHAEL D. JOHNSONhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-143773 MICHAEL D. JOHNSON Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:40:50 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-143773 In your opinion, what would you say is the very ultimate, as well as safe Registry Cleaner? "They're all so quick to be the most reputable; but when I download their free scan,I get different readings altogether-who's right? who's the best, for the absurd prices they want!" In your opinion, what would you say is the very ultimate, as well as
safe Registry Cleaner?
“They’re all so quick to be the most reputable; but when I download
their free scan,I get different readings altogether-who’s right?
who’s the best, for the absurd prices they want!”

]]> By: Ryanhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-136775 Ryan Thu, 01 May 2008 00:17:18 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-136775 There's an interesting pattern that I'm noticing in the votes thusfar. Most people using XP have decided to stick with the 32-bit version (maybe their computer doesn't support 64-bit?). But when people get Vista almost half of the Vista users are going with the 64-bit version. I actually didn't realize that so many were adopting the 64-bit operating systems now. There’s an interesting pattern that I’m noticing in the votes thusfar. Most people using XP have decided to stick with the 32-bit version (maybe their computer doesn’t support 64-bit?). But when people get Vista almost half of the Vista users are going with the 64-bit version. I actually didn’t realize that so many were adopting the 64-bit operating systems now.

]]> By: Ashleyhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-136763 Ashley Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:39:54 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-136763 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-136652" rel="nofollow">Omar Upegui wrote:</a><blockquote>Ryan:Excuse my ignorance, but where do I have to look to find if I have a 32 or 64 bit system?Thanks,</blockquote></div> If you go to your system properties, it'll show your processor speed, your RAM, and then it'll show your system type. That's where it says whether it's 32 or 64-bit. Chances are, you're running 32-bit because most people that have a 64-bit chose it on purpose.<div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-136662" rel="nofollow">JK wrote:</a><blockquote>This polling system appears to be flawed.I was able to vote multiple times just by refreshing the page.</blockquote></div> That would be a mistake I made when creating the poll, I didn't check the box to block repeat voters. It's fixed now though. Omar Upegui wrote:
Ryan:

Excuse my ignorance, but where do I have to look to find if I have a 32 or 64 bit system?

Thanks,

If you go to your system properties, it’ll show your processor speed, your RAM, and then it’ll show your system type. That’s where it says whether it’s 32 or 64-bit. Chances are, you’re running 32-bit because most people that have a 64-bit chose it on purpose.

JK wrote:
This polling system appears to be flawed.

I was able to vote multiple times just by refreshing the page.

That would be a mistake I made when creating the poll, I didn’t check the box to block repeat voters. It’s fixed now though.

]]> By: andersonshatchhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-136726 andersonshatch Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:05:17 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-136726 I'm running Vista 64 bit on my MacBook Pro :) I’m running Vista 64 bit on my MacBook Pro :)

]]> By: Amakhttp://cybernetnews.com/new-poll-64-bit-vs-32-bit/#comment-136719 Amak Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:19 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12340#comment-136719 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-136667" rel="nofollow">Asgard wrote:</a><blockquote><div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-136666" rel="nofollow">Asgard wrote:</a><blockquote>netster007x: It depends what programs you use. System drivers, antivirus and firewall MUST BE 64bit versions. Almost any other program works in 32bit. So in these days incompatibilities are very small problem after all.</blockquote></div>Hi,what is the point of having 64 bit OS if there are so not many programs that uses a 64 bit feature? Thanx and greets from ZeroOne</blockquote></div>Many do. AV/ Firewalls now come in 64/32 bit (for the most part). 32-bit apps run as fast as they normally would. but 64-bit ones (especially cd ripping, encoding or memory/cpu intesinve tasks) run faster. If you can find your drivers with 64-bit (many are) then you're set. Asgard wrote:
Asgard wrote:
netster007x: It depends what programs you use. System drivers, antivirus and firewall MUST BE 64bit versions. Almost any other program works in 32bit. So in these days incompatibilities are very small problem after all.

Hi,what is the point of having 64 bit OS if there are so not many programs that uses a 64 bit feature?
Thanx and greets from ZeroOne

Many do. AV/ Firewalls now come in 64/32 bit (for the most part). 32-bit apps run as fast as they normally would. but 64-bit ones (especially cd ripping, encoding or memory/cpu intesinve tasks) run faster. If you can find your drivers with 64-bit (many are) then you’re set.

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