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    64 bit XP or Vista

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Doug11, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. Doug11

    Doug11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if many are using the 64 bit XP or vista and what they think of it compared to the 32 bit. What would you recommend to run on a 64 bit processor?
     
    Doug11, Jan 1, 2008
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    Run the 32bit as many software don't support 64bit just yet. If it's a choice between xp and vista...then xp takes the lead.
     
    Acorn, Jan 1, 2008
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    Vista is a steaming turd, tho possibly marginally less-so in 64-bit.

    Until you need it (eg DX10), stick with XP. Tried, tested, reliable, fast. :cool:

    And as the above poster says, do you need 64-bit? If not stay with 32-bit for the time-being. It's only a reformat! :)
     
    5150, Jan 1, 2008
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    Thanks guys. Sort of what I was thinking but I thought things may have changed a bit, but I guess not.
     
    Doug11, Jan 2, 2008
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