[CS-FSLUG] Query: 64-bit vs 32-bit

[Timothy Butler]

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> What other differences do you folks know about? I'd be especially
> interested in technical details you can relate in simpler terms. For
> example, I know it means more RAM can be addressed.

	From what I've heard, for the most part, the ability to pass along  
64-bit blocks of data (i.e. to the RAM) is the primary difference  
that has been exploited to this point. I've been running 64-bit Macs  
for three years now and there is no user detectable difference in  
things. Certainly, it isn't a performance booster in and of itself.

	I think the lack of clear benefits has been a major factor in the  
slow adoption of 64-bit. Apparently, I'm told, there are other  
benefits I've not yet grasped, but they aren't exploited at present  
in the desktop sector.


	-Tim




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