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[Svetlana]

No, in the big back boxthingy......

[insan]

Many thanks to everyone who contributed. When I first heard about 32 bit and 64 bit computers, I looked inside mine and could only count 17 bits, which was why I was worried.

Lana

What abt the number of pieces?

Regards Svetlana.

[paliometoxo]

why get 4gb of ram with a 32bit system it wont be able to use all the ram.. 32bit syustems can use up to 3GB or just over not 4

On a computer that has 4 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM), the System Properties dialog box and the System Information dialog box may report less memory than you expect.

This problem occurs in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2003, and in Windows Server 2008.

Important Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) made changes to the way components of the user interface (UI) report memory. For example, some components of the Windows Vista SP1 UI will now report when there is 4 GB or more of total physical memory that is installed on the computer. For more information about how memory is reported in Windows Vista Service Pack 1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
946003 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946003/ ) Windows Vista Service Pack 1 will report 4 GB of system memory (RAM) on systems that have 4 GB of memory installed

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929580

yes you're right but its one thing to report the amount of ram you have and another when the system can actually use that reported ram you have. my vista 32bit ultimate was reporting the 4gb but it was not using all 4. but for me windows 32 bit and 64bit are the same i just get to use full 4GB ram which i hope to upgrade to 6GB but all programs work and drivers where easy to find with HP on their website.

[COMMANDO69]

This question will prove just how little I really understand about computers!

I understand a 64 bit O/S allows you to address a larger memory and also to move larger amounts of data, can you specify a 64 bit O/S on any laptop. Are there any disadvantages?

Is leopard O/S 64bit? Any other thoughts on 64 v 32 bit systems?

I need a new laptop and am not sure whether to go the MAC route.


And finally, someone was telling me about their friends, in Cyprus, attaching a 'dongle' with an aerial to their laptops for internet access, which did not require wifi? It was all a bit vague, but what are they talking about?

Lana

64 bit / 32 bit is the Windows builted systems. Apple's Leopard is based on a different structure. So, Apple's computers does not has 32 or 64 bit. Is totaly different structure.

If you go for a Mac, you wont regret it and surely you can run windows too because Apple now is using Intel's processors.

Apples are always expensive, they cost more than a Windows operation system software. Apple is the Rolls Royce of computers. If you can afford an Apple go for it.

[Get Real!]

64 bit / 32 bit is the Windows builted systems. Apple's Leopard is based on a different structure. So, Apple's computers does not has 32 or 64 bit. Is totaly different structure.

You don't know what you're talking about...

Apple is the Rolls Royce of computers.

Whatever gave you that idea? As a rule of thumb, the "Rolls Royce" of anything is not affordable by the masses like these computers here...

http://www.cray.com/Home.aspx

[CBBB]

64 bit / 32 bit is the Windows builted systems. Apple's Leopard is based on a different structure. So, Apple's computers does not has 32 or 64 bit. Is totaly different structure.

You don't know what you're talking about...

Apple is the Rolls Royce of computers.

Whatever gave you that idea? As a rule of thumb, the "Rolls Royce" of anything is not affordable by the masses like these computers here...

http://www.cray.com/Home.aspx

I haven't seen a Cray that you could put on your desk!

[Get Real!]

64 bit / 32 bit is the Windows builted systems. Apple's Leopard is based on a different structure. So, Apple's computers does not has 32 or 64 bit. Is totaly different structure.

You don't know what you're talking about...

Apple is the Rolls Royce of computers.

Whatever gave you that idea? As a rule of thumb, the "Rolls Royce" of anything is not affordable by the masses like these computers here...

http://www.cray.com/Home.aspx

I haven't seen a Cray that you could put on your desk!

Neither have I… can all members please chip in and buy me one for xmas?

[CBBB]

64 bit / 32 bit is the Windows builted systems. Apple's Leopard is based on a different structure. So, Apple's computers does not has 32 or 64 bit. Is totaly different structure.

You don't know what you're talking about...

Apple is the Rolls Royce of computers.

Whatever gave you that idea? As a rule of thumb, the "Rolls Royce" of anything is not affordable by the masses like these computers here...

http://www.cray.com/Home.aspx

I haven't seen a Cray that you could put on your desk!

Neither have I… can all members please chip in and buy me one for xmas?

Unless you are mates with Obama (and he has his own financial problems at the moment), you have no chance!

[Svetlana]

I'll ask in Dubai Duty Free if they have a Cray; looks too big for aeroplane carry on luggage though.

Now how do I transfer my files and Outlook Address Book to the new machine?

Lana

[cyprusgrump]

I'll ask in Dubai Duty Free if they have a Cray; looks too big for aeroplane carry on luggage though.

Now how do I transfer my files and Outlook Address Book to the new machine?

Lana

If you buy a Windows machine (Vi$ta) it is very easy... in fact, I have an EZ Transfer cable that will help you. Just connect the two systems together and most of it is done for you...