On 11/03/2009 12:15 PM, Jatin K wrote:
On 11/03/2009 02:55 PM, Aioanei Rares wrote:
> On 11/03/2009 11:15 AM, Jatin K wrote:
>> On 11/03/2009 01:34 PM, Aioanei Rares wrote:
>>> On 11/03/2009 09:38 AM, Jatin K wrote:
>>>> Dear all
>>>>
>>>> I've purchased a new Dell laptop Vostro 1520, major
>>>> configuration[1] , My question is should I go for FC 11 64bit
>>>> version ? is there any significant benefit if I use 64bit version ?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> [1]
>>>> Model :- Dell Vostro 1520 P-series
>>>>
>>>> Processor:- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 P8700 1066Mhz FSB ( Intel VT
>>>> enabled )
>>>>
>>>> RAM :- 3GB DDR2 800Mhz
>>>>
>>>> Graphics :- Mobile Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X4500M
>>> Yes, you should go for 64-bit if your hardware supports it, because
>>> only a 64-bit kernel will use that hardware at its full capacities.
>>> Google is your friend.
>>>
>> ok thank you for your kind reply
>>
>> one more question is there in my mind .... that will I see any
>> significant improvements in speed related issue if I go with 64bit
>> version of OS ??
>>
> Some people reported overall speed increases because of the reasons
> mentioned earlier; however, do you have a reason not to go 64-bit?
>
one I heard that adobe flash has some problems with 64bit kernel .....
and other 32bit software creates some problem
( I'm not instrumenting with you ... I just need suggestion from the
list .... so please don't misunderstand me )
Regards
My thinking is it's not safe to decide on what you've heard. Flash works
like a charm on all my 64-bit systems; and what is that "other software"
are you referring to? 64-bit Linux has also 32-bit libs if needed.