What is the big deal with 64 bit processing?

[Michael Butash]

I don't think it's a function of the 64bit os that is causing 
perceptible slowness.  I've used a 64bit os and 32 for a good time, 
really never noticed a difference - disks were always the 
differentiator.  I began using 64bit's entirely when I began using 
8-16gb regularly of ram on a box, but otherwise isn't a reason.

Ubuntu has a disk performance tool in their disk manager, mint may too, 
I'd use that to check and see if your drive speed is worth a darn before 
I suspect cpu arch.  Install htop as well and see what is using 
resources.  Use gkrellm or system monitor tools to check cpu/memory/disk 
usage too.  You'll often find if something is making your access slower, 
htop or the others will show it.

-mb


On 12/03/2011 12:49 AM, Michael Havens wrote:
> Things seem to be slower and google does not like it.... it has been
> loading my mail for over a minute now; whereas on the 32 bit machine it
> only takes less than 5 sconds. Am i missing something?
>
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