You can see the negatives outweigh the positives. That is changing, however, in a sluggish sort of way. This is probably the main reason so many vendors have pretty much ignored 64-bit software 32-bit systems are the mainstream market. Operating System: You must have a 64-bit computer and a 64-bit operating system for it to work. If you can’t do without them, don’t use a 64-bit browser. Due to the pedestrian progress in 64-bit support many of your favorite plug-ins may not work in a 64-bit browser. Plug-Ins: Your favorite plug-ins may ‘break’. Java now has a 64-bit version but has been a long time a’comin’. For more on the security problems with Java go here. Java: This is a huge security risk and I recommend removing it entirely. And they are not available for Windows XP systems. That’s over 18 quintillion bits.ĭrivers: 64-bit versions of Adobe Flash have only recently been made available. 64-bit software can access 2^64 bits of RAM. 32-bit software can access 4 Gigabytes of RAM (Random Access Memory). I guess the main difference between 32 and 64 bit software/drivers is how much memory it can access. They need to pay attention to the laggards. The companies that produce this software have to be legacy-minded. Look at all the browsers, drivers, and plug-ins- they’re all 32-bit. We high-tech, on-the-forefront people who jumped on the 64-bit bandwagon have been left in the dust. If you have a 64-bit-capable computer and have been looking forward to all the magic that it may provide, you have been woefully disillusioned. When you stop and look around a bit (no pun intended), 32-bit software is the norm. The problem, and disappointment, is that the 64-bit software is lagging far behind. I’ve had a 64-bit computer and Windows Operating System for several years. 32 Bit vs 64 Bit Browsers – What’s the DifferenceĦ4-bit hardware has been around for a long time now.
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