32 bit and 64 bit??

[Depja]

This is a kinda newbie question but, whats the differnce between a 32 bit OS and a 64 bit OS?

 

[Russel1]

The biggest difference that most consider is that Windows 64 bit will address more RAM that the 32 bit versions. But there is a lot more to it.

A description of the differences between 32-bit versions of Windows Vista and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista

 

[Depja]

Ok, but what about other OS's? Is it the same general differnces?

 

[ZackDawley]

as far as memory access, yes. Unless you don't have a 64bit CPU, or less than 1GB of ram there really is no point in 32bit.

 

[Depja]

Ok thanks.