Getting harder to buy a 32 bit machine. And most decent size machines are 64 bit dual processors and come with 64 bit Windows 7 on them. But you can run 32 bit systems on a 64 bit machine and avoid driver problems. Then later upgrade to 64 bit system if you want.
I have tried some XP programs that failed on 32 bit VISTA XP compatibility mode but worked on 64 bit Windows 7. On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM, James C Field <[email protected]> wrote: > Björn Helgason wrote: >> Now in a new year it would be interesting to hear the opinion of the J >> community. >> >> What is the best choice at the moment if I want to get a new computer. >> >> I have not got a 64 bit machine yet but I am thinking about it. >> >> Is it 100% certain that 64 bit (or more) is what I should choose for >> future machines I buy? >> >> >> >> > Your question betrays a lack of understanding about what is important > when considering the main factors to consider when deciding what > kind of computer to buy. > > Several of the previous replies offer fatuous and ill-considered advice. > > If you want a "sexy or cool" machine to impress your friends then go for > the most expensive and devil take the hindmost. > > The main difference between 32 and 64 bit computers is the Addressing > Space. That is the potential size of the memory you might possibly want > to address. > > If you have no idea about how much memory you or your favourite programs > [it would be useful if you told us what they were] will ever need then I > suggest you spend your money on formal Computer Science study or sample > some of the good on-line tutorials. > > Best of luck > > Jim Field > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
