Are You Biting Into 64-Bits? Survey | Apartment Therapy Unplggd

Are You Biting Into 64-Bits?
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We've heard arguments from both sides. Since Unplggd is all about the home, we certainly are curious how many readers out there are actually running on a 64-bit operating system on their home computers. Do share if you are and let us know the benefits in case some of us wish to upgrade to a 64-bit Windows 7 OS in the near future!

Oh, and to make things clear, Snow Leopard isn't a true 64-bit just yet. Only partly. Which is still great, but it doesn't count. AppleInsider explains it quite well in this diagram below:

As for Windows 7, you do have the option to go either way; 32- or 64-bit, but aside from the ability to use large amounts of memory, we're still a bit reluctant to stray away from our loving (and stable) 32-bit platforms.

Have a comment, question, or input about the 32- vs. 64-bit debate? Let us know below!

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Comments (4)

I already use Vista x64 Ultimate edition, because i need my 4Gb of ram for audio mixing,
Even if some softwares are not compatible ( a very few like Zone Alarm and some crappy shareware/freewares ) it is very reliable and the drivers are now very stable and more often coded for 64bits.

But if you plan using fully an x64 processor with a large amount of ram... don't trust microsoft use a Mac ;)

posted by ichrocke on September 9th 2009 at 5:20am
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I'm running 64-bit Vista with 4GB of RAM. It's nice to finally be able to have multiple Adobe programs open at once without my system getting bogged down. The only problem I had was finding a work-around for a no-longer-supported genealogy program I use.

posted by ShellyIN on September 9th 2009 at 8:35am
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There are no stability issues with x64 and the newest version of Zone Alarm supports 64 bit. Windows has been releasing 64-bit OS's since Windows 2000, fully implemented in the x64 version of XP. It's stable, as long as your hardware and drivers support it.

In fact, x64 not only allows more ram, it is better at managing the ram its using so stability should, theoretically, be better.

Anyway, I do a lot of 3d modeling/rendering so it's nice to have the extra ram recognized.

posted by charmac on September 9th 2009 at 9:06am
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wow, i didn't think i would be the only one to comment on this room. gray camp, caution tape and landscape photos...wtf

posted by jmorey on September 9th 2009 at 9:14am
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