I think it is important to consider which 64bit OS...From what I read, Some Linux flavors can run 64bit on 1gb of ram. The performance was "ok" Not any faster than 32bit..kode-niner wrote:In my opinion, there still is no point to use a 32 bit OS even over the premise of not needing more than 4GB of RAM. It doesn't make the system work better. In fact, there are several advantages of using a 64 bit OS and applications other than just using more RAM.
In my personal experience, Windows can not.. Windows has a severe performance hit with 64bit and less than 6gb of ram..
In Windows world...NOT talking Linux or OSX in this paragraph...Microsoft has done a very good job of pushing the 64bit OS. Sadly on MANY new computers with 2gb of ram...As usual this is with zero concern for the customer......
Win 64bit needs 6gb to be equal to Win 32bit with 3gb...So the customer either has to spend more money to buy ram or live with a dog slow computer. When most customers have ZERO need for 64bit OS. Why not install 32bit OS and have a end product that is faster, less expensive and needs less hardware? Not to mention better drivers..
I compare it to buying a truck. I decide I need a truck so the only dealer in town sells me a 5 ton dump truck..He says,"Buy it. it's a great priceand the only truck you can buy here"...All I need or really wanted was a 1/2 ton pickup. But now with this 5 ton dump, I have a dog slow truck that uses twice the fuel. ...Maybe I should go to the next town, sell the 5 ton and get a 1/2 ton that better meets MY needs..