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[SpleenBeGone]

It's really not that bad. It just comes with more of the basics now, so you don't have to go out and find it all on your own. I guess it might be kinda bloated for linux though.

Do eet!

[saherboy]

Windows 7, main OS
but
Windows XP SP2
and
Ubuntu 11
on
Virtual BOX

[SpleenBeGone]

Virtual Box is nice.

[eatsteakandcry]

I'm using Windows XP. I find it to be the most stable and reliable even with this whole Windows 7 thing going on.

[SpleenBeGone]

Windows XP is still a nice OS, but I've found 7 to be superior in every way so far.

[saherboy]

Virtual Box is nice.

Yes it is very powerful tool
a lot of engineering softwares are not working at Win 7 platform

[SpleenBeGone]

Like what? Everything I use works great on windows 7.

[Zashiki_Warashi]

I'm using Windows XP. I find it to be the most stable and reliable even with this whole Windows 7 thing going on.

When I got my first computer at twelve, it's operating system was WIndows XP.

Sure, it was good, and I enjoyed it, but as time went on it was time to upgrade.

Not saying you have too, but within this year I still would look into upgrading your operating system.

[K_N]

XP/Ubuntu on my netbook, Windows 7/CentOS on my desktop.

[escafLow]

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit on my main laptop, Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit on my other laptop.

[SpleenBeGone]

It always shocks me to see 32bit processors still in use. What kind is it?

[escafLow]

I haven't a clue, never bothered to check it out. I'd go check, but it's currently 3 hours away from me.

[SpleenBeGone]

Well report back when you get closer to it please.

[solvectra]

It always shocks me to see 32bit processors still in use. What kind is it?

??? whats wrong with 32bit cpu's ?

i use a p4 prescott 3.4 with 7½ gb usable memory

[SpleenBeGone]

They are very out dated.

Also, 32 bit systems can only utilize 3GB of memory.

[Chukkzy]

3 and a bit no? If I am not mistaken. And they are not THAT outdated really, I mean not everyone has the cash to buy a new PC every 2 or 3 years, I got my machine just about 1 1/2 years now and I had the choice between 32 and 64, so back then 32 bit processors were not that uncommon to be sold.

In my opinion everything that works is good.

[K_N]

Actually, with some kernel file tweaking, Windows and Linux can use up to 64GB of RAM with a 32-bit processor.

[K_N]

Honestly though, most programs still don't utilize 64-bit processors enough to make it a massive requirement. I prefer them simply because a few of the games I play play much better on them.

[SpleenBeGone]

3 and a bit no? If I am not mistaken. And they are not THAT outdated really, I mean not everyone has the cash to buy a new PC every 2 or 3 years, I got my machine just about 1 1/2 years now and I had the choice between 32 and 64, so back then 32 bit processors were not that uncommon to be sold.

In my opinion everything that works is good.

Yeah, it's a little over 3, but 3 is normally what's quoted.

Actually, with some kernel file tweaking, Windows and Linux can use up to 64GB of RAM with a 32-bit processor.

But how many people actually do that?

[solvectra]

i run linux 32bit, i have 7½ gb usable memory,

linux can use up to 64gb, macs can use up to 32gb

windows 2000 can use up to 32gb and 2003 can use up to 64gb,

there is an xp that can only use 512mb, a vista for 1gb and win7 for 2gb,

the limit is a windows thing, even with 64bit cpu there is a limit,
for instance vista home and win7 home can only use 16gb,

so, in essence, my linux flies like a fox with a red hot poker shoved up its jacksy