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more about #64bit penguiniator: What... are peripheral manufacturers going to all dump 32-bit drivers, bypass 64-bit drivers, and jump straight to 128-bit drivers in one fell swoop? ... more » hblair66000001002: What is it with people with their taskbars at the top of the screen? Linux/OSX fanboys are the only ones writing articles? more » Ursus Maritimus: Mmmm, 128-bit. Does that mean 16 and 32GB sticks of DDR4? more » ceilingFANBOY: Does anyone else find it a bit stalkerish the way they tracked down resumes of Microsoft employees and looked through them for hints as to what featur... more » fluidstates: Amen. pete1061. "We're big on 64-bit OSes" yet far too often the most current 64-bit OS (read: Vista 64) turns into nothing more than a HUGE PITA bec... more » drsmith: The real question here is *why*? I understand the limitations of 32bit (32bit values roll over at the 4GB mark), but we have no current limitations w... more » madog: When it comes out in 37 years it'll be greatly appreciated, and potentially necessary. more » Barry99705: Great. Now we'll have the same retards asking if so and so is 128bit compatible. When we ask why they need 128bit, they'll say "because 128bit is be... more » dagamer34: It's called planning ahead. You don't make an entire OS 64-bit compatible overnight. Heck, because Windows XP wasn't designed with 64-bit compatibilit... more » fastm3driver: Talk is cheap. -Win FS team... more » ryno365: Jeez. Doesnt 64 bit support like a few hundred Gigs of ram? I can understand it if they want to start developing 128bit, but releasing a 128 bit os?... more » BeerManMike: 2023: Newegg "shell shocker", 2eb stick of DDR20 only 24.98 after MiR!!! more » anotirky: Plagiarism :-/ copied from msftkitchen http://msftkitchen.com/2009/10/exclusive-windows-8-and-windows-9-kernals-to-support-128-bit-architecture.html more » Noobs-R-Us: and I should care because?.... more » MF350z: Wanting, at least, a silver star!: I'm still confused as hell. I have a MacBook Pro with 4GB of ram. I'm currently running Snow Leopard build 10a421. Whenever I upgrade to the full vers... more » madog: Do 64 bit versions of Windows do something similar to this (I know it's not based off of Unix, but still curious). Also, does anyone know if the bootc... more » OMG! Ponies!: OK so I have a question: I use Word a whole lot. Can I force boot into 64-bit so I can run Word in 64-bit? I ask this because, if my math is corr... more » rackley: "So really the only benefit to having a 64-bit kernel is if you've got 32GB of memory" ...Umm don't mean you 4GB? Even if it were 32GB, do you really... more » greymistcube: Yes, being able to use 64bit apps is great and all, but being able to use 64bit apps is not why we have moved on to 64bit OS/processor in the first pl... more » loslosbaby: Again, the kernel's memory mode has nothing to do with the user space mode. Mac OS is a 64 bit OS because (every machine) can run 64 bit apps, with 6... more » -
#chromeos
64-bit Chromium Now Available for Mac Users
Up until now, the unofficial Google Chrome for Macs, Chromium, has only been available in a 32-bit download, but today you can grab the ChromiumOS64 if you're more RAMmed-up. More » -
#unconfirmed
Windows 7: 64 Bit. Windows 8? Try 128 Bit
We're big on 64-bit OSes, 'cause ours computers eat memory like this Obama eats children's dreams, but Microsoft's thinking about going 128 bit as soon as Windows 8, and most definitely by Windows 9. More » -
#apple
Snow Leopard Currently Restricts 64-Bit Booting to Newer Macs
In the newest leaked build of Snow Leopard, 64-bit booting isn't enabled by default on certain older (though not that old) Macs, which instead boot automatically into 32-bit. The question: Is Apple backtracking on Snow Leopard's 64-bit capabilities? Updated: More » -
#64bit
PSA: 64-Bit Apps Don't Always Run Faster
We've been pretty big advocating that you go 64-bit with your next OS—mainly because it'll let you use gobs more RAM. Keep in mind, though, just because an application is 64-bit doesn't necessarily mean it'll be faster: [Adobe] -
#windows7
Why You Should Go 64-Bit With Windows 7
You might've skipped the Vista train, thinking it was like Under Siege 2, minus Steve Seagal. Or not. Either way, you're probably gonna jump onboard Windows 7. When you do, it's time to go 64-bit. More » -
#windows7
How To Install Windows 7 On Your Mac Using Boot Camp
Eyeing Windows 7 but feeling left out in Mac land? Well, if you have 10GB to spare and a DVD burner, here's how to join the Win7 party for free with Boot Camp. More » -
