Windows 7

[Skuzzy]

Yes, but the trade-off being, the addresses in a 64bit OS, when running a 32 bit application are all virtual, which slows down the application a bit.  It has to be done that way to allow the 32 bit application to be able to run in memory above 4GB.

Compiling a 32bit applcation to be a 64bit application almost doubles the resident memory size of the executable as 32 bit pointers become 64 bit pointers, so you need more RAM to run the same number of 32bit applications that are now 64bit applications.

Nothing is ever free.

[Getback]

Yes, but the trade-off being, the addresses in a 64bit OS, when running a 32 bit application are all virtual, which slows down the application a bit.  It has to be done that way to allow the 32 bit application to be able to run in memory above 4GB.

Compiling a 32bit applcation to be a 64bit application almost doubles the resident memory size of the executable as 32 bit pointers become 64 bit pointers, so you need more RAM to run the same number of 32bit applications that are now 64bit applications.

Nothing is ever free.

Yikes, I'm dwarfed by this insight.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

Thanks for the info, Skuzzy. 

If, hypothetically, there were a 64-bit version of Aces High, would there be a perceptible difference in the user experience?  I'm just curious. Other than the specific issue of large memory use for certain kinds of applications, there just does not yet seem to be a compelling reason to go 64-bit. Not yet, anyway.

64-bits gives you higher octane gas and double size cannon balls! At least if you believe the hype. 

[WWhiskey]

so just to be clear here,,, if i am running vista now should i get 7???

[Denholm]

That's up to you. This is simply discussing the Windows 7 BETA download which allows you to test Windows 7. Unfortunately only Vista users can test Windows 7.

[mipoikel]

Unfortunately only Vista users can test Windows 7.

 

[MrRiplEy[H]]

That's up to you. This is simply discussing the Windows 7 BETA download which allows you to test Windows 7. Unfortunately only Vista users can test Windows 7.

That's not true. Only Vista users can upgrade their Vista to Windows 7 but nothing stops XP users from making a clean install.

[Skuzzy]

64-bits gives you higher octane gas and double size cannon balls! At least if you believe the hype. 

ROFLMAO!!

That's not true. Only Vista users can upgrade their Vista to Windows 7 but nothing stops XP users from making a clean install.

Bingo!  Give that man a cookie!

[Denholm]

Sorry, I didn't know MS was allowing people to download the actual OS installer. It sounded as if they were only giving out upgrade downloads which only work with Vista.

[Skuzzy]

It is the full version.  It is set to detonate in the near future, so they are not worried about it being used passed the BETA period.

[Denholm]

Ah, thanks for the information.

[dentin]

Heres one for the XP lovers..... has any one tried to run AcesII on a Asus/Acer Netbook?

Not on a Asus/Acer Netbook   just  on a Sammy nc-10.   

[falcon23]

It is the full version.  It is set to detonate in the near future, so they are not worried about it being used passed the BETA period.

  So if I were to install it,they would eventually make it so I had to buy it??

[Denholm]

Yes, if you decide to keep it.

[Gatr]

Hi Guys nice Windows 7 thread....   Mine told me it was good until August I thought?...  It looks good to me but I just loaded it today on my office box... Sat.... I will do A clean install on this gamer and run the nuts off it...  lol
You guys rock
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Gatr