Personally I would not look to Dell for a "Bleeding" edge computer. I would think they are good for the average computer that someone might be interested in
Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: "cstrader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [amibroker] 64 Bit > Sounds like the software for 64 bit is there, but what about the hardware? > I thought I saw that Dell only offered two 64 bit processors, both > "workstations." > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tomasz Janeczko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:04 AM > Subject: Re: [amibroker] 64 Bit > > >> Tony, >> >> What you say is completely NOT true. There are already TWO 64bit Windows >> operating systems >> and one of them Windows XP Pro x64 is targeted to mainstream public. >> >> What's more Windowx XP x64 is much safer investment than going to >> Vista because XP x64 is around for quite a while, stable working well >> and having almost no compatibility problems (I am running it with many >> 32bit old >> applications and everything is just fine). It is good option for existing >> hardware. >> XP64 *is* new because it just provides completely NEW 64 bit platform. >> This is breakthrough in fact. Yes it does not have new icons, pictures and >> all that useless stuff, >> but it is new from the INSIDE. >> >> Vista on the other hand would need at least one service pack to get >> stability >> (as always with MS products) and is going to be released in 7 or 8 >> "editions" >> making proper pick very complicated - because you would end up either >> with very limited product (cheaper versions) or with product bundled with >> stuff >> you don't need or costing too much (expensive versions). >> Vista will also be resource hungry, so if you want to make your hardware >> busy >> just handling all "bells and whistles" of OS then you may consider it >> worthwhile, >> but if you want your hardware to make actual work with applications then >> XP is wiser choice. >> >> Best regards, >> Tomasz Janeczko >> amibroker.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Ross G" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:43 AM >> Subject: Re: [amibroker] 64 Bit >> >> >> Hello Ross, >> >> I think it's not the right time to switch to 64-bit windows. >> It's not very common and lacks drivers. >> If your only use is AmiBroker all will probably fine. >> Windows Vista is the 1st 64-bit Windows OS that will be targeted to >> the mainstream public. >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx >> It will be released Q3. For the money you spend on it you get a >> complely new OS. XP 64-bit offers nothing new and will be replaced a >> few months after you bought it. >> >> All imo :-) >> >> >> >> RG> >> RG> I have Win XP Home SP2 XP 32 bit and AMD Athlon 64. If I >> RG> switch to XP Professional 64 will this just install over the 32 >> RG> bit without problems? Have I got to go to the trouble of >> RG> partitioning and taking data over? Then reinstalling my software >> RG> ?Further, what about drivers? I assume that some of my software >> RG> will not open without driver upgrading. >> RG> >> RG> >> RG> >> RG> I do not want to be left behind future developments. If the >> RG> above is too difficult I would hope the 32 bit will be developed in >> unison with the 54 bit. >> >> >> >> -- >> May the pips be with you, >> TraderSeven >> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Try Online Currency Trading with GFT. Free 50K Demo. Trade 24 Hours. Commission-Free. http://us.click.yahoo.com/RvFikB/9M2KAA/U1CZAA/GHeqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com For other support material please check also: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
