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Yeah, I have been running 64 bit for a while now, but the 64 bit versions of Windows 7, Ubuntu and XP, while not showing any real show stoppers, seem less peppy regardless what I happen to do. I think it's definitely a software tuning issue. It also uses more memory, over twice what the 32 bit uses.

I just built this 6700 as a test box to see how a faster machine worked out. Wanted to test out VMs and RAID to see if there was any real advantage to the user. So far, inconclusive.

Yes, flash is the big problem right now, but using the wrapper works acceptably.

I have stuck with wired cards for now, but you are right about tested wireless cards and driver problems have been dogging the 64 bit switch.

I still see 64 bits as not ready ‘yet’ for prime time, and for most people, probably not needed either.

I have put Ubuntu on many systems and so far, no security problems at all. I recommend people do their banking online with a separate Ubuntu account they use only for banking and other security site issues, to keep down the possible problems that may develop with daily use.

I still see 64 bits as not ready ‘yet’ for prime time, and for most people, probably not needed either.

The reality is that the only reason you need 64-bits is if you actually need more than 4GB of RAM.

32-bit computing can address up to 4GB. Anything more than that requires some kernel tricks or a move to 64-bit.

64-bit uses more memory than 32-bit. The trade off is that you can stuff a lot more memory in a 64-bit machine and use it.

So, bottom line, if you don't have an application requirement for more than 4GB of RAM, you don't need a 64-bit OS.