From: Volkmar Seifert <v...@nifelheim.info> [140125 16:20] Hello there, > Still wonder if I should try the NetBSD/amd64. The only reason to install a 32-bit OS on an otherwise 64-bit capable hardware would be, if the system-ram is 2GB or less. Otherwise, you'd waste resources and CPU-capabilities. The 64-bit mode comes with a couple registers unavaible in 32-bit mode. Most software compiles on 64-bit just as fine as on 32-bit. Just my 2-cents... Best regards, Volkmar -- http://www.dimensionv.de/ http://tech.nifelheim.info/
Actually the B590 comes with 2GB RAM, its the cheapo-edition. But my demands are not high, most ressources go for Firefox with Javascript or some movie player like xine. I hope just 2GB doesnt slow down the amd64 or get it stuck. Did you try such combination, Volkmar? -- herb langhans