Comments on: PC Manufacturers Embrace 64-Bit Vista http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/ Technology News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:26:55 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Christopher Estep http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137985 Christopher Estep Sat, 17 May 2008 18:45:10 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137985 In my case, I definitely do know better; I'm running XP Professional x64 Edition on (don't laugh) a Celeron-D 3.46 (Cedar Mill) with 512 MB of RAM and onboard VIA/S3 Unichrome IGP graphics (I'm entering this post via IE 6 x64). The real surprise is that XP64 is *faster* than XP32 on the same hardware (and whacks XP32 on what would seemingly be more capable non--x64 hardware, such as P4 Northwood-Cs like mine). Let's be honest: when most of us think x64 (even XP x64) we think XEONs. Opterons. Even the odd Core2Quad. We *certainly* don't think in terms of Celerons (despite that Intel hasn't made a non-64-bit Celeron for desktops since 2006). XP64 and this seemingly mouse-powered PC go together like the ingredients in a BK Steakhouse Butger - deliciously fast. (In fact, here's another welcome surprise; I had not a single driver issue, despite the VIA chipset, with XP64.) In my case, I definitely do know better; I’m running XP Professional x64 Edition on (don’t laugh) a Celeron-D 3.46 (Cedar Mill) with 512 MB of RAM and onboard VIA/S3 Unichrome IGP graphics (I’m entering this post via IE 6 x64). The real surprise is that XP64 is *faster* than XP32 on the same hardware (and whacks XP32 on what would seemingly be more capable non–x64 hardware, such as P4 Northwood-Cs like mine). Let’s be honest: when most of us think x64 (even XP x64) we think XEONs. Opterons. Even the odd Core2Quad. We *certainly* don’t think in terms of Celerons (despite that Intel hasn’t made a non-64-bit Celeron for desktops since 2006). XP64 and this seemingly mouse-powered PC go together like the ingredients in a BK Steakhouse Butger – deliciously fast. (In fact, here’s another welcome surprise; I had not a single driver issue, despite the VIA chipset, with XP64.)

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137656 Ryan Wed, 07 May 2008 20:26:34 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137656 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-137620" rel="nofollow">Tim wrote:</a><blockquote>I think actually most of those users who report using 64bit OS are probably running something like AMD-64 with 32 bit windows, and don’t know any better.</blockquote></div> Could be. I used to tell people that if they don't know what they're running that they are probably running 32-bit. But now that may not always be the case seeing that computers are shipping with the 64-bit version. <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-137623" rel="nofollow">BritSwedeGuy wrote:</a><blockquote>I’ve been running XP 64 for over a year, the only problem has been a couple of applications not working and some hardware drivers not being available. XP 32 and Ubuntu are also on there, but XP 64 remains the OS I use 99% of the time. It will be a long time before I’d consider installing crappy Vista on there, in any flavour.</blockquote></div> Glad to hear that you've managed to get by with using 64-bit XP for over a year. You're definitely one of the earlier adopters then. <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-137626" rel="nofollow">Anonymous wrote:</a><blockquote>Which ASUS models? 64-bit Vista’s been a big step up from XP 64, and I’m trying to find a notebook that isn’t crippled by the 3gb limit.</blockquote></div> The one I pulled up was the G2Sg, but there may be others. http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=5&l2=133&l3=491&l4=0&model=2021&modelmenu=2 <div class="commentquote"><a href="#comment-137632" rel="nofollow">S4L0 wrote:</a><blockquote>Adler your liscence will work with a 64 bit disc. Just make sure you use an OEM 64 bit DVD to install. You might have to call Microsoft to activate but that will only take 3-5 minutes. ;)</blockquote></div> Huh, I had no idea that a 32-bit serial would work on a 64-bit installation as well. That's pretty cool. Tim wrote:
I think actually most of those users who report using 64bit OS are probably running something like AMD-64 with 32 bit windows, and don’t know any better.

Could be. I used to tell people that if they don’t know what they’re running that they are probably running 32-bit. But now that may not always be the case seeing that computers are shipping with the 64-bit version.

BritSwedeGuy wrote:
I’ve been running XP 64 for over a year, the only problem has been a couple of applications not working and some hardware drivers not being available. XP 32 and Ubuntu are also on there, but XP 64 remains the OS I use 99% of the time. It will be a long time before I’d consider installing crappy Vista on there, in any flavour.

Glad to hear that you’ve managed to get by with using 64-bit XP for over a year. You’re definitely one of the earlier adopters then.

Anonymous wrote:
Which ASUS models? 64-bit Vista’s been a big step up from XP 64, and I’m trying to find a notebook that isn’t crippled by the 3gb limit.

The one I pulled up was the G2Sg, but there may be others.
[usa.asus.com]

S4L0 wrote:
Adler your liscence will work with a 64 bit disc. Just make sure you use an OEM 64 bit DVD to install. You might have to call Microsoft to activate but that will only take 3-5 minutes. ;)

Huh, I had no idea that a 32-bit serial would work on a 64-bit installation as well. That’s pretty cool.

]]> By: Adler http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137642 Adler Wed, 07 May 2008 14:06:32 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137642 S4L0 thank you for your comment! :) I will probably make a try. Nothing really to lose, as I am almost not using Windows anymore (switched to Ubuntu). Regards! S4L0 thank you for your comment! :) I will probably make a try. Nothing really to lose, as I am almost not using Windows anymore (switched to Ubuntu). Regards!

]]> By: S4L0 http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137633 S4L0 Wed, 07 May 2008 11:22:40 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137633 Oh and I forgot to mention you can't 'update' to a 64 bit OS, you need to do a clean install. Oh and I forgot to mention you can’t ‘update’ to a 64 bit OS, you need to do a clean install.

]]> By: S4L0 http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137632 S4L0 Wed, 07 May 2008 11:21:44 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137632 Adler your liscence will work with a 64 bit disc. Just make sure you use an OEM 64 bit DVD to install. You might have to call Microsoft to activate but that will only take 3-5 minutes. ;) Adler your liscence will work with a 64 bit disc. Just make sure you use an OEM 64 bit DVD to install. You might have to call Microsoft to activate but that will only take 3-5 minutes. ;)

]]> By: Adler http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137628 Adler Wed, 07 May 2008 09:29:56 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137628 And what about us who have a OEM version of Windows Vista 32-bit? Can we use the 32-bit serial number and update the OS to 64-bit using a different dvd? Has Microsoft any option to update the license, in case it is necessary? And what about us who have a OEM version of Windows Vista 32-bit? Can we use the 32-bit serial number and update the OS to 64-bit using a different dvd? Has Microsoft any option to update the license, in case it is necessary?

]]> By: Anonymous http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137626 Anonymous Wed, 07 May 2008 08:48:34 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137626 Which ASUS models? 64-bit Vista's been a big step up from XP 64, and I'm trying to find a notebook that isn't crippled by the 3gb limit. Which ASUS models? 64-bit Vista’s been a big step up from XP 64, and I’m trying to find a notebook that isn’t crippled by the 3gb limit.

]]> By: BritSwedeGuy http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137623 BritSwedeGuy Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:27 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137623 I've been running XP 64 for over a year, the only problem has been a couple of applications not working and some hardware drivers not being available. XP 32 and Ubuntu are also on there, but XP 64 remains the OS I use 99% of the time. It will be a long time before I'd consider installing crappy Vista on there, in any flavour. I’ve been running XP 64 for over a year, the only problem has been a couple of applications not working and some hardware drivers not being available. XP 32 and Ubuntu are also on there, but XP 64 remains the OS I use 99% of the time. It will be a long time before I’d consider installing crappy Vista on there, in any flavour.

]]> By: Tim http://cybernetnews.com/pc-manufacturers-embrace-64-bit-vista/comment-page-1/#comment-137620 Tim Wed, 07 May 2008 07:25:29 +0000 http://cybernetnews.com/?p=12461#comment-137620 I think actually most of those users who report using 64bit OS are probably running something like AMD-64 with 32 bit windows, and don't know any better. I think actually most of those users who report using 64bit OS are probably running something like AMD-64 with 32 bit windows, and don’t know any better.

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