Are we ready for 64-bit?

I’ve been running vista x64 for a year now. As far as performance is concern, there have been significant increase in the use of 64-bit applications compared to its 32-bit version.

BTW, @Abe, are you an MSDN subscriber? How did you got an early copy Windows 7 Ultimate?

master yuga, penge naman copy ng windows 7 na 32 bit kung meron ka. thnx.

i will try 64bit if i got the chance to have high end specs computer rig…

I’ve been using Vista 64-bit for several months. So far, I’m happy with it.

Within the MS-Win arena, I agree that there is a slow migration towards 64-bit OS, however if we open it wider, there’s a growing migration in the GNU/Linux arena. I for one have been using 64-bit Ubuntu Linux for 2-3 years already.

But we’re talking MS-Win here. The main difference basically is that it isn’t easy to run a 32-bit app in a 64-bit MS-Win. Compare that to Linux, specifically Ubuntu distro, there’s almost no problem running a 32-bit app in a 64-bit Linux.

I’m really hoping Windows 7 64-bit will be 32-bit “friendly”, since that’s what I’m buying :p In any case, the applications that my siblings are using all have 64-bit versions already. And personally, I’m buying Windows 7 just to break it, hack it, customize it, study it. 98% of what I do in my computer and online, I can do with Ubuntu Linux :p

Now to pray that Windows 7 64-bit will be cheap *LOL*

@JC
Sadly cheap is not in Microsoft’s vocabulary. Win7 Home Premium costs $199 while Ultimate costs $319.

Was looking for a 64bit Vista Premium for a laptop I wanted to buy without an OS. I scoured Ghills for it from some of the MS “certified partners”. None. So I called MS and asked (hoping for a free Win7 upgrade like what people in the US are having). They told me to talk to a “certified partner”. How nice. So I called my own “certified partner” in Metrowalk. They have it in stock. Reliable.

wow! Convert ko na nga sa 64-bit ang laptop ko. Pwede naman diba? uninstall ang 32-bit OS, tapos installan ng 64-bit?

i’ve been using windows 7 ultimate x64 RC since it was released, no problems (yet) all devices are working propelry. i have 8 gbs of ram i use it for my 3d work.(architectural), i guess i really need a x64 system for my work.

Oh yeah, there are 64-bit versions of OS and apps, I almost forgot.

I’ve been living in the 32-bit world for so long, moving up to 64-bit never really occurred to me.

Been on XP 64 since released. I’ll agree that it was driver hell initially :( I’m building a rig at the end of the month and it’ll get a Win 7 Home Premium installation (via TechNet :D)

I just started using a 64-Bit Windows 7 as well :D

It works pretty stable, though I can’t use my reaaaally old compilers (Assembly, COBOL, etc) :( Well, for that there’s always DOSBox :P

Windows 7 has a pretty good compatibility layer for x86 programs. As for drivers, well, I didn’t even need to install any upon my install of Windows 7. They were all automatic! :D

adobe cs4 boot time in 32 bit os x leopard is also 4 sec… and that’s just in core2duo system…

64 bit snow leopard is just around the corner ;)

I am currently using a Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit RTM version. Yes, I am using a MSDN copy. I personally chose 64-bit since 32-bit OS don’t utilize the whole 4GB of my RAM. Developing ASP.NET applications is a breeze – seems like you’re developing interpreted languages and response time is definitely great. Some of the gripes that I have is that certain drivers of my hardware is still on 32-bit BUT they work fine in my 64-bit machine.

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