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Using Adobe Flash and other 32-bit applications on 64-bit Linux
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| 64-bit computing is as prevalent today as multicore computing. Almost any new
| processor from Intel or AMD has the AMD long mode extensions, allowing the
| processor to use 64-bit registers. While 32-bit processors can address 4
| gigabytes of RAM, a 64-bit processor can address 16 exabytes, or almost 17.2
| billion gigabytes, of RAM. Most 64-bit-capable computers aren't making use of
| these capabilities, but instead are put to work running 32-bit operating
| systems, usually because of a lack of applications for 64-bit operating
| systems, since applications must be recompiled and in some cases rewritten
| for 64-bit operation. It is possible, however, to run 32-bit Linux binaries
| natively under 64-bit Linux kernels.
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http://www.linux.com/feature/142075
Recent:
Where is 64-bit Linux support for Flash Player?
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| From what I’ve heard it works fairly well on most distros but I haven’t heard
| yet how well it works with the new Flash Player 10 beta. Despite this
| potential workaround eventually Adobe does need to natively support 64-bit
| Linux - and they will.
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http://linux.sys-con.com/read/575735_p.htm
Related:
Why There is Better Driver Support in 64-bit Linux Than 64-bit Windows XP
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| In the free world of Linux I have a working, usable, fast
| and stable 64-bit operating system. In the secret world of
| Microsoft I will have to return to using the 32-bit version.
| But the question is will I? I think I will stick with Linux.
| It looks like I need to go back on my hands and knees and beg
| forgiveness from my SUSE 10.1 system for every doubting it
| and for my unfaithful fling with Microsoft.
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http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2006-10-17-031-26-RV-HE-MS
Sigrity Supports 64-bit Linux Computing Platforms
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| Sigrity, Inc., the market leader in signal and power integrity
| software solutions, today announced its full support for 64-bit
| Linux computing platforms by porting all of its signal and power
| integrity software products to systems running the 64-bit Linux
| operating system.
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http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070115/20070115005002.html?.v=1
iPhone not supported under 64-bit Windows XP or Vista -- oops
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| Apple's official (read: the non-marketing document which no one reads)
| iPhone: Minimum system requirements document does say that "64-bit editions
| of Windows are not supported." Go ahead, try to find it in the small print,
| we'll wait...
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http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/30/iphone-not-supported-under-64-bit-windows-xp-or-vista-oops/
iPhone’s 64-bit Windows Incompatibility Investigated
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| Is 64-bit Computing Limiting for the Casual User? For the average home user,
| there is absolutely no need to even consider going this route at this point.
| When you consider the fact that we remain in a holding pattern with adoption
| and developers don't appear to be overly anxious to help out those adopters
| who are using this platform, one has to wonder why anyone is bothering with
| 64-bit options as this point.
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http://www.osweekly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2602&Itemid=449
Dell doesn't ship 64-bit versions of Vista
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| If you want to install Windows Vista Ultimate with 64 bit version,
| you can purchase teh version from Dell, as Dell ship only Vista
| ultimate in 64 bit version. It all happens due to business
| contract with microsoft.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=39644
Vista users get the 64-bit blues
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| Microsoft is keen to stir up enthusiasm for Windows Vista, but
| when it comes to the 64-bit edition of the recently released
| operating system, the software giant is sending decidedly
| mixed messages.
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http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/soa/Vista_users_get_the_64_bit_blues/0,130061733,339273707,00.htm
http://tinyurl.com/224e3f
Microsoft Windows Vista: MISLEADING!
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| Do you have a 64-bit processor? Did you think you were going to get a
| 64-bit OS when you purchased your copy of Windows Vista?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxDd9iDcZWY
Next Release of OneCare Won't Support Vista x64
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| When Microsoft announced that it was ready to roll out Windows Live
| OneCare version 1.5 to coincide with the general release of Windows
| Vista, it omitted one important fact: the product will not support
| Vista x64 or XP x64.
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http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/security/next_release_of_onecare_still_wontsupport_vista_x64.html?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535
http://tinyurl.com/26ndme
Microsoft Vista 64 bit is no go in 2007
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| Without an exception, they all think it's too early and the drivers
| won't be that polished for 64 bit either. AMD and Intel have CPUs which
| can support 64 operating systems but the drivers are still lame,
| unpolished and slow compared with 32 bit.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36938
Vista 64 VS Vista 32
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| Vista 64 has a slight advantage over the 32 Bit version speed
| wise, unfortunately due to the stringent drivers requirements
| for the 64 Bit versions, at this point
| my recommendations are to stick with the 32 Bit version of
| Vista until most of hardware manufacturers and software
| manufactures (including Microsoft) decide to actually take
| advantage of the 64 Bit architecture!
| Even better: get serious and do some progress in this
| industry, I am sick and tired to just see marketing
| numbers and not actually progress here.
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http://vistaincompatible.com/forums/YaBB.pl?num=1171842357
Windows XP 64 is crap and things break and printers dont work and
quickbooks doesnt work the list goes on
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| Morale (sic) of the story is - if you are using Microsoft products, stay
| away from the cutting edge - it sucks pretty bad.
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http://www.pintmaster.com/20061212/windows-xp-64-is-crap-and-things-break-and-printers-dont-work-and-quickbooks-doesnt-work-the-list-goes-on/
http://tinyurl.com/yguyum
Support for Microsoft Windows XP x64 Not Worth Anything
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| Almost no one is supporting Microsoft Windows XP x64, the 64-bit
| version of Windows XP.
|
| There are no Antivirus programs that work with x64 and most
| applications won't work with x64 (unless they run the crippled
| 32-bit equivalent).
|
| Programs won't install printer drivers because, apparently, no one
| can figure out how to write a 64-bit printer driver.
|
| If Windows XP x64 has this much trouble with basic elements such
| as printer drivers, how can anyone expect the much maligned Windows
| Vista to be of any value?
|
| Frankly, my high opinion of Microsoft is quickly fading away, and
| my shop used to be a staunch Microsoft shop.
|
| Open Source alternatives are looking better and better every
| day.
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http://roacm.blogspot.com/
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