Vista will come as two DVD's in one pack.
One for 32 bit, one for 64 bit
"David Fumento" <dfumento@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> It was my impression that the disk has both 32 and 64 bit on it and that
> you select the one you want to install. Best to go with 32-bit for now.
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> "CJM" <cjmnews04@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
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>> "Marcus Wulf" <Marcus.Wulf@ixtra.com> wrote in message
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>>> Hi,
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>>> I don't know if this is the right place to ask but:
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>>> I'm going to get Vista Home Premium when it arrives at stores. The only
>>> question is: Should I get the 32 or 64 bit version?
>>>
>>> As I use the PC most of the time playing games are there any
>>> disadvantages using the 64bit-version?
>>>
>>> The PC contains a X2 4400 with 2 GB RAM and a Radeon 1900 XT card so
>>> what do you think?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance...
>>>
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>> There is a *small* performance advantage even for small 32-bit
>> applications in x64 Vista, and a big performance advantage for
>> applications that can really take advantage of 64-bits.
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>> The disadvantages are that many/most kernel/OS-level utilities wont work;
>> In my case, for example, my ASUS mobo utilities wont even install,
>> right-click features of winzip don't work, and all my 32-bit ActiveX
>> control won't work in IIS.
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>> I'm an 'early adopter' so I'm game for all the aggro, but I'll be first
>> to reap the benefits. If you fancy a rollercoaster ride, got for x64; if
>> you want to play safe, stick with x86 - you won't be making full use of
>> your 64-bit CPU, but you will have a smoother ride in the first moths or
>> year.
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