Stefan Monnier wrote:
from NewEgg). You will, of course, need a 64-bit operating system to
take advantage of more than 4GB of RAM. The X100e uses DDR2, and the
I don't understand the "of course" above. Don't know about Windows, but
Linux kernel compiled for ia32 can use more than 4GB, assuming you
compiled it with the appropriate config options.
That doesn't mean it's the recommended way to use such a machine, just
that you don't *need* a 64bit OS to make use of more than 4GB.
Do some Googling for 'windows 32-bit 64-bit memory limitation'. You'll find
tons of discussions about the issue. I don't know technically whether it is
possible to overcome that issue or not, but it is generally accepted that
you need 64-bit Windows to use over 4GB of RAM.
I won't bother googling since I don't care about Windows. I just wanted
to set the record straight w.r.t the "need a 64-bit operating system to
take advantage of more than 4GB of RAM".
Stefan
Regardless of the 'technically possible' aspects of the topic, the
original poster's comment is valid... The average person needs 64-bit
Windows to take advantage of 4GB or more. If you'd like to be 'right'
and confuse people enough to get them disappointed when they try (and
fail) to use 6GB with a standard 32-bit Windows 7 Home Edition install
then I guess you're 'right'. Frankly, I thought it was useful guidance...
Sorry I wasted my time replying to you to try to clarify.
Rob
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