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Old 06-27-2009, 09:18 AM   #5 (permalink)
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ok, but what is the point of people making 64 bit applications if we can just use x86 applications perfectly fine?
Because x86 has a limitation of 4gb of address space, for some uses such as large photos(VERY large photos...) or hd video, you need to be able to access more than 4gb memory. Same with CAD and Fluid dynamics programs.
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