How important is having 64-bit programs on 64-bit OS?
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I recently upgraded to 64-bit OS(Windows 7) from my old 32-bit version. I noticed that while several applications are available in 64-bit(e.g. DC client, Tortoise SVN, Graphics driver), many are still 32-bit applications (e.g. firefox, adobe reader). So, how important is it to have 64-bit applicati…
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I don't think it's that important to have 64-bit applications per se. The advantage of having a 64-bit application is that it can: Access much more memory¹ Perform 64-bit register operations.² ¹ A 64-bit program may be a little faster (depending on …
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