32 vs 64

Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?

Jim

Depends, if you need to all your devices to work and you are not sure if
they are 64-bit native, 32 bit would be the best way to go. If device driver
support is not an issue, I don't see any issue in using 64-bit since both
platforms (x86 and x64) are identical in features.
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"Jim McCree" <news.7773@buckeye-express.com> wrote in message
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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>

If you have the capability to try both, try them both. This is not Vista
Gold and since you wouldn't dream of installing it on your primary home
computer, what difference does it make?

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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>

Hi,

If your hardware is fully supported, go with 64-bit. Otherwise, 32-bit still
will give plenty of performance on a good spec machine.

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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>

I installed both versions, but since I can't find many drivers for my
devices in the x64 version I think I'm going to use the x86 version and wait
to see if there are any updates for the drivers in the x64 version.

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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>

Paul Thurrott of Winsupersite.com reported that hardware support is
excellent with the 32-bit, but so-so with the 64-bit.

Beyond that [hardware], the 64-bit will probably have some compatibility
issues with various softwares out there. It's not quite a 64-bit world for
the desktop yet .. maybe in a few months ??

In the meantime, you could give 64-bit a spin and see how well it does for
you. I plan on setting up a multiboot and use both versions of Vista.

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| Jim
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I recently learnt from Charlie Russel (MVP), that Vista packaging will
include both disk, 32 and 64-bit, 1 license key of course. I guess it will
provide a smooth transition as time goes by and more device drivers are
released for the x64 platform. So a driver not available today and presently
holding you back from moving to Vista x64 when made available a year two
from release, you can then do a clean install of x64.
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"Wow" <who@will.be.here.soon> wrote in message
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> Paul Thurrott of Winsupersite.com reported that hardware support is
> excellent with the 32-bit, but so-so with the 64-bit.
>
> Beyond that [hardware], the 64-bit will probably have some compatibility
> issues with various softwares out there. It's not quite a 64-bit world for
> the desktop yet .. maybe in a few months ??
>
> In the meantime, you could give 64-bit a spin and see how well it does for
> you. I plan on setting up a multiboot and use both versions of Vista.
>
> "Jim McCree" <news.7773@buckeye-express.com> wrote in message
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> | Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
> |
> | Jim
> |
> |
>
>

If you need to ask - then you should stay away from VISTA 64. The
problems of going from WINXP to VISTA will keep things interesting for some
time. No need to throw in the frustrations of 64-bit device
incompatibilities.

"Jim McCree" <news.7773@buckeye-express.com> wrote in message
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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>

I "don't need to ask"....I was attempting to see what others thoughts were
on the "subject"...That's all just start a "thread" without yelling, down
talking to anyone...Just a pleasant small simple question.....Thanks to all
those that in deed took it as it was meant.....Not that you took it in any
other way either as well....


Jim


"rb" <rbdmg@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> If you need to ask - then you should stay away from VISTA 64. The
> problems of going from WINXP to VISTA will keep things interesting for
> some time. No need to throw in the frustrations of 64-bit device
> incompatibilities.
>
> "Jim McCree" <news.7773@buckeye-express.com> wrote in message
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>

This whole thread seems to be missing an important point. This is an
evaluation program. RC1 is not intended for anyone's personal use as a day
to day OS. MS is looking for pain points such as missing drivers,
difficulties in installation, and so on. It is no help to MS if folks only
try the version of RC1 that they can do the most things with or that they
are the most comfortable with.

Please try both versions if you computer supports x64. Please give feedback
on your general experience via the "sentiments" link reached by using the
Feedback icon on your desktop and bug the drivers and other issues you
encounter with the Microsoft Beta Client (downloaded with the second link).
We have been given the privilege of helping make Vista robust and
pleasurable, so lets all pitch in and help with both versions where we can.

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> Any suggestions on which you think is best to install...?
>
> Jim
>