oxlug-bounces@??? wrote on 17/06/2008 11:42:10:
> Greg Matthews wrote:
> > >Do note that if you go all 64-bit then things like the flash-plugin
in
> > >your webbrowser tend to get a bit problematic.
> >
> > and with little or no perceptible gain for the user. If you have 64
bit
> > hardware it /feels/ wrong to be running a 32 bit environment but its
not
> > like you're only using half the capacity. the only way you'll notice
the
> > difference of running a 64 bit userland is that some stuff doesnt work
> > very well such as firefox plugins...
> >
> > Just another twist on the convoluted x86 evolution.
>
> For most things a 64 bit kernel and 32 bit userspace environment is
> probably the best combination. Good use of RAM, good speed, and it
> can run the occasional 64-bit thing including 64-bit guest OS VMs when
> you need it.
>
Vmware at least can run a 64-bit guest provided only that the CPU is
sufficiently capable. The host can be 32-bit or 64-bit. If the CPU doesn't
have the relevant virtualisation capability then even a 64-bit host won't
change that.
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