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    Vista 32 bit or 64 bit?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by darthc0da, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. darthc0da

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    Does the 1520 come with 32 bit or 64 bit Vista?
     
    darthc0da, Nov 10, 2007
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    The 1520 comes with 32-bit Vista.
     
    Gunner, Nov 10, 2007
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    Just Vista Home Premium, Ultimate etc. refers to 32bit edition. 64bit editions are specially marked as 64 bit (i.e Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition). All pre-installed copies by DELL (and other companies) are usually 32 bit.
     
    PhoenixFx, Nov 10, 2007
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    Why do you need a 64 bit OS?
     
    sinstoic, Nov 10, 2007
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    Why does it matter why he needs it?
     
    frazell, Nov 10, 2007
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    Agreed.

    If the man was looking for a lecture on why he shouldn't (or should) use 64-bit, he would have asked for it.

    Paolo
     
    cvx5832, Nov 10, 2007
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    I think what he meant was why the 64-bit over the 32-bit in general. What does the 64-bit give that the 32-bit doesn't.
     
    Gunner, Nov 10, 2007
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    It gives 64bit support...

    For all we know the person could be looking to use the 64bit version of a program that would allow him to reap the benefits of his 64bit hardware...

    There are real AND valid reasons to choose 64 over 32 ;)
     
    frazell, Nov 11, 2007
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    Post gave no actual useful information nor details, but said what is obvious.

    Have you considered a career in politics? :)
     
    deadsimple, Nov 11, 2007
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    At last, somebody could understand my perspective!
     
    sinstoic, Nov 11, 2007
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    That's my point ;) The poster said nothing really to lean to specifically needed or not needing 64, but since he asked for it we should help him with the question he did ask about; which has been done.

    I'm on the fence about a political venture in the future, though I don't believe politics should be a career ;)
     
    frazell, Nov 11, 2007
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    The OP hasn't bothered to reply.
     
    sinstoic, Nov 11, 2007
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