[OT] End-user uses for x86-64 (was: Why are still not at 64 bits)

[Bayard Coolidge]

Well, I can think of at least one amateur radio application that comes to
mind, antenna modelling. And, of course, that's not limited to _amateur_
radio, but I'm sure the professionals might already be using "professional
workstations" from Sun, HP, IBM, or whomever, running a licensed UNIX
variant, etc., etc. 

But I have noted a surge in interest in the amateur radio community in
antenna modelling using the NEC code. For a long time, "lite" versions
have been available for use under Windows, but some full-strength versions for Linux are now available. With the availability of 64 bit versions and fast CPUs and large(r) physical memory available to the
ordinary home user at a reasonable price, antenna modelling that was
once the domain of scientists can be readily done in the ham shack.

OK, granted this is specific to a special hobby/interest, but I'm sure
there are other applications, formerly ensconced in research labs, that
could now be readily used at home now.

73,

Bayard, N1HO

"Brake for moose - it can save your life -- NHF&GD"

Ben Scott said:

  I've been asking the question, "How would an end-user significantly
benefit from x86-64?"


 
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