I should probably remind you that wee're talking about 64 vs 32 bit OSes, not about apps ;)
But anyway...

feinicks Wrote:Today, 64 bit has no serious disadvantage, due to its popularity and support. But if you have to list, this would count as a waste of resource. Hence a downside.

Not really.  If you use a 32 bit OS with a 32 bit media player on a 64 bit CPU, vs a 64 bit OS with a 32 bit media player on a 64 bit CPU, which wastes resources more?

feinicks Wrote:I did not say 64-bit OS. 64-bit machine, tend to draw more power and heat up more. But that is still very little to seriously cause an issue.

Kinda beside the point then, since the OP's CPU is 64 bit (plus all CPUs on todays market are 64 bit)...

feinicks Wrote:

ZiNgA BuRgA Wrote:

feinicks Wrote:* Some language compilers are reported to have issues in a 64-bit environment.

Not a 32 bit compiler...

Wee are strictly talking 64-bit. Not compatibility.

It's really an issue with the compiler then, not the OS.

feinicks Wrote:which is the reason for one of my earlier disadvantages. Consider this, there is no decent music player (WMP and iTunes are exceptions) with 64-bit capability and a media player is one of the most utilized software. same goes for Browsers. No one in right senses would use IE and Firefox 64-bit is unstable.

I use Firefox x64 (Minefield) - perfectly stable.  Main disadvantage is no flash support, but I disable flash anyway, so not really an issue... (and you can blame Adobe for that)
I've never really looked at what 64 bit players exist for Windows.  Codecs are somewhat limited (though If I recall correctly ffdshow exists).  Still don't think there's a 64 bit Avisynth.

(This post was last modified: 31/08/2008 11:43 PM by ZiNgA BuRgA.)