Re: 32 or 64?
- From: "PoLKo" <polko@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:46:09 GMT
Thank a lot James for helping me inmy decision. I guess I overreacted with
this 64 bit thing. As You said, I don,t expect either that all 32 bit apps
will disapear, but is nice to hear that somone agrees with me. Also if 64
bit will run hot and expensive I probably couldn,t afford it at this time
anyway..
Once again thank You for help..
"James T." <turajb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.11.27.21.44.19.995999@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 20:02:57 +0000, PoLKo wrote:
>
>> Thank You all for reply. My biggest concern is not to end up with
>> obsolete laptop in couple of years, when everything maybe only 64 bit. I
>> am not planning on bying new machine in less then 6-7 years, so I was
>> thinking then buying 64 bit will have more future. Then again, don,t
>> know what else I can expect from 64 bit apps have which I don,t have
>> already - 3 D view, super sound and look? Still have few days to decide,
>> so all Your input counts... thank You again
>
> Honestly I would not worry about 32 bit obsolesce at all, as 32 bit
> applications will be around for a long time to come. Just look at how
> many computers are still running windows 98, ME & 2000. Heck, I still
> find some of our clients are using Windows 95 or are just upgrading to
> Windows 98.
>
> Microsoft isn't going to instantly dump all 32 bit CPU support and force
> users to purchase all new hardware & software. Only select programs are
> slowly being ported to a 64 version, while still maintaining 32 versions.
> The same goes for all software companies & hardware manufactures. They
> all would love to do such a switch, so you have to buy everything new
> again, but the public would never hear of it.
>
> 32 bit CPU support in Windows, 32 bit compliant hardware, & 32 bit
> applications will defiantly be around for the next several years.
>
> If you select a laptop that is able to run Windows XP well, and has the
> ability to support a decent amount of RAM, then you will be fine for at
> least 6 to 7 years.
>
> If you look at the PC market, you will see that Dell and every other PC
> supplier are not dropping Windows XP (32 bit versions), 32 bit
> applications or 32 bit hardware. The world is not ready for a 100% 64 bit
> switch use for at least 5+ years. Too much has to happen across the
> entire PC industry before that shift will happen. Granted, the switch is
> happening, but its a very slow progression. Maybe several years from now
> it will be ready for such a switch, but not today or any time soon...
>
>
> I myself was in the same boat as you just last month. And I have just
> purchased a new laptop, as my needs finally got to the point that I needed
> to do certain types of work away from home/work, and using a Linux Live CD
> on someone else's PC was not cutting it any more or wasn't possible under
> certain conditions.
>
> For myself, I selected the Acer Aspire 3002LCi, and added a gig of RAM to
> it. To me I wanted a laptop to run Linux on that will let me do what I
> needed to. It ran windows well enough, but I hate windows and all of its
> bloat & added hidden expenses. Anyway it is a cheap, 32 bit CPU'ed, $400
> laptop (after rebates, not including the RAM upgrade). It should last at
> least 5 years. But even if it only lasts 2 or 3 years, I've would have
> made my money's worth. With the rate PC & laptop prices keep falling, I
> can just replace it with a brand new one when it cannot be used any
> longer. And the new laptop would have the specs to run the next new
> Windows OS (whatever that may be named). You may want to look at it in
> the same context.
>
> For you and your noted needs, if you really feel that in 6 years that 32
> bit CPUs/software/hardware will no longer be supported, then go
> and buy yourself a 64 bit laptop. However, I'm not falling for that hype.
> For my type of work, a 64 bit CPU, a 64 bit OS and software is a great
> match for what I do. However in a small business or home environment,
> 64 bit is not necessary. By the time it is, you will be ready for your
> next laptop anyway.
>
> I hope this helps...
.
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