Hi James!<br><br>Audio and video encoding and program compilation is usually faster under 64 bit.<br><br>The 32 bit hangover is more of an issue under Windows where lots of apps still don&#39;t have 64 bit versions to the point where it can seem silly bothering with a 64 bit OS. Under Linux you can install the 32 bit libs easily enough if you need to run a 32bit (usually closed source) app such as Skype.<br>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 9:29 AM, James Stone <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:jamesmstone@gmail.com" target="_blank">jamesmstone@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<p>Is there any advantage in using a 64 bit distro for audio? Do the advantages outweigh the difficulties?</p>
<p>I&#39;m expecting a new computer to be delivered today and am trying to decide what to install...</p>
<p>Thx,</p>
<p>James</p>
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