[Ham-Computers] 64 bit v 32 bit question(s)

[jeff]

On 01/16/2011 11:53 AM, Gene,  WØQFC wrote:


> So, the BIG questions are:
>
> 1.      Would I be better off dumping the XP 64 bit and use the 32
> bit XP?

for compatibility's sake, yes.


> 2.      Would I degrade performance because XP 32 bit will only see 4
> GB RAM?

you can't degrade performance of apps that won't run in 64 bit :)


> 3.      What would YOU do in this situation?

linux.
You could run any version of Win under it in a virtual machine.  All 
that ram couldn't hurt.


But think long term too.  Do you expect to be using software that will 
only run properly on W7?  I don't particularly care for 7 but I have to 
support it.  I run XP when necessary at home.



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