Check your vendors websites to see about compatibility, 64bit is definately worth it. I've been running it since SP 1 came out for Vista and have had zero problems. Course I don't try and run email programs that haven't been updated in years either.
Mike On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:23 PM, Vicky Staubly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 10 Dec 2008, Tony B wrote: > >> Vista64 offers very good backwards compatibility with 32 bit apps. >> Except maybe your old Creative sound card, you shouldn't have to >> replace anything. >> >> If they aren't charging a premium for 64 vs. 32, I'd go with 64; it's >> the future. >> > > The Core 2 processors can indeed run 32-bit Windows (or Linux)... if > you do want to go with 64-bit Windows, though, you may be able to find > new 64-bit versions of the drivers for your peripherals on the > manufacturers websites. A 64-bit OS is particularly helpful if you plan > to add 4GB or more RAM to your computer. > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Robert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> >>> I was browsing the Dell website for an XPS desktop, and found that all >>> the >>> XPS machines come with Vista 64-bit OS, whether I select an Intel 2 Duo >>> or a >>> quad-core processor. The 32-bit version of Vista is not offered. >>> >>> Do these processors require 64-bit OS to function? >>> I have a lot of old software and old drivers for hardware, and don't want >>> to >>> have to buy all new peripherals when I buy a new computer. >>> >> > -- > Vicky Staubly http://www.steeds.com/vicky/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > -- Make sure you support your local CarbonONset programs! ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
