ia64 or amd64

[Brian Densmore]

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> From: Jason Clinton
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> Kendrick wrote:
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> | I was wondering what every ones opinion was about  the 64 bit
> | systems I'm thinking about possibly taking the plunge but would like
> | others opinions
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> Wait. The cost is too high vs. returns. The technology is viable but
Pffft! Don't forget the geek factor of owning one! ;)

> unless you are running a massive database or something 
> similar you wont
> see enough benefit. Interestingly, the Athlon 64 chips are a 
> step up on
> 32-bit software, though. The speed increase is supposedly noticeable.
> 
> The only thing you need this much speed for these days, 
> though, is games
> and compiling software. If I can ever get compiling KDE down 
> to under an
> hour, I'll be a happy man. :)
Or 3D rendering/modeling, CAD/CAM,
movie making, AI development. I could think
of other uses. I'd buy one now if I had the
cash to blow.

Brian