In simple terms, 64 bit is faster, more secure and more stable, but although 64 bit hardware has been in reach of consumers for over 7 years now, 64 bit software has still not quite caught up. Driver conflicts are common especially for older devices, and most windows software is still 32 bit. It works, but doesn't take advantage of all the features of 64 bit.
If you want to buy a cheep computer and have it for a year, go with 32. If you want to buy a nice computer and have it for 3 years, go 64 bit. The only difference is the opperating system you install. All hardware is 64 bit now. Best, Erik Burggraaf User support consultant, Website: http://www.erik-burggraaf.com Toll-free: 888-255-5194 On 2010-05-31, at 11:15 PM, peter greco wrote: > In Simpleton's terms what's the difference and benefit of 32 BIT and 64 BIT? > Peter > If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender > only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is > related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to > [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. > > GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can > manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv. > If you reply to this message it will be delivered to the original sender only. If your reply would benefit others on the list and your message is related to GW Micro, then please consider sending your message to [email protected] so the entire list will receive it. GW-Info messages are archived at http://www.gwmicro.com/gwinfo. You can manage your list subscription at http://www.gwmicro.com/listserv.
