64bit Vista

[gallaghb]

Should I go for 64bit Vista? What are the pros and cons of 64bit?

Thanks.

[mikeL]

Lack of drivers, and software. I originally bought XP-64 it lasted about one month, my epson all in one wasn't, and still isn't supported. I use software for diving, and until just recently it wouldn't even install, there were some others that I had problems with. So I have the XP-64 disc waiting until it becomes more "supported". I also didn't notice any speed gains between XP-32, and 64.

just my 2 ¢

[glc]

Mike, he was asking about Vista, not XP.

[gallaghb]

Well from stuff I have read, 64-bit isn't that supported at the moment, I am getting a Nova-T-500 TV tuner card and currently there aren't any 64-bit Vista drivers infact they have only just released beta 32-bit Vista drivers.

[glc]

Maybe you better stick with 32 bit XP for a while. Let the hardware manufacturers catch up.

[mikeL]

Mike, he was asking about Vista, not XP.

Yes, I realize that but 64 bit is 64 bit, If manufacturers aren't putting out 64 bit drivers, it won't matter if it's XP or Vista.<br><br>

[MaxRat]

If you have to do Vista...stick with the 32bit...much easier to use and most everything will work...

You may have to run it under xp compatability but it will work...

[Strider]

When I upgrade I'll stick with the 32-bit version of Vista, from what I've read and heard support for 64-bit Vista isn't going to be that much stellar also. I also read an Adobe Blog of an CEO From Adobe that Adobe isn't developing a 64-bit version of CS3, because they say "there really isn't that much interesting in 64-bit OS and that it would take more money and time to develop a 64-bit version of CS3".

[gallaghb]

It's a good job I've ordered 32-bit Vista Home premium then! :D