Why are still not at 64 bits [was Can't figure out Firefox Plugin Requirement ]

[Paul Lussier]

"Ben Scott" <dragonhawk at gmail.com> writes:

>   I'm still running 32-bit everywhere, but from what I've read, it
> seems like the recommended solution is to use a 32-bit environment for
> web browsing.  It's generally possible to do this in an otherwise
> 64-bit environment.  The details and difficult vary by distribution
> and release.
>
>   I assume that, even with Flash memory leaks, a 64-bit address space
> isn't needed for web browsing.  :)

I find it mind-boggling that the Alpha came out what, 16-18 years ago
with 64 bit technology and it *still* hasn't caught on in the
mainstream.  Why is that?  Is there really that little market demand
for 64 bits?  Sure, you only need 32 bits (or less) to run Word, but
imagine how many more bugs MS could sell if they had double the amount
of address-space!

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Paul
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