On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:31:40AM -0500, Ron Johnson wrote: > On 05/13/08 22:15, Todd A. Jacobs wrote: > > On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 09:45:48AM -0700, Abraham Chaffin wrote: > > > >> wondering if it makes a difference if I install the 64bit version of > >> the debian vs the i386 version of debian? If it's just running apache, > > > > You will pay a performance penalty if you run 32-bit on a 64-bit system. > > How so? (That's the polite way of saying, "You're wrong.")
Less registers for one -> more expensive accessess of variables and other data. How much of a hit that makes depends on the s/w run but I'd say it's a safe bet that most if not all things will go a tad faster. > > You may also not be able to access all your RAM, > > Sure, on the 80486 or early Pentia. But everything since then has PAE. With a performance hit. :) -- "Police noticed some rustling sounds from Linn's bottom area and on closer inspection a roll of cash was found protruding from Linn's anus, the full amount of cash taken in the robbery." - http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/robber-hides-loot-up-his-booty/2008/05/09/1210131248617.html -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]