Re: [tlug] Version Questions

[Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com>]

On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 08:34:31AM +0900, CL wrote:


> 
> I have been told that a Core Duo (in the ThinkPad) machine runs faster if you 
> install the 64-bit version of your favorite *nix OS.  Is there any truth to 
> this?

I don't know.  I'm running 64 bit of everything now, but the difference
is probably all in my head.  I never did any benchmarks. It sometimes
seems faster, but again, it might be my imagination. 

> 
> I am assuming that if I _did_ install 64-bit Kubuntu that a VirtualBox would 
> run WIN XP or W2K 32-versions just fine (usual disclaimers about not having 
> access to 64-bit computing power already accepted).

Yes.  That should certainly work.  I've run VirtualBox on various 64 bit
systems and install the 32 bit O/S and everything is fine.


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