Processor question

[Matthew Seaman]

On 14/02/2012 21:28, Nerius Landys wrote:
> If you do choose 32 bit, you can compile the PAE kernel which will
> allow access to all of your memory, but you'll still be limited to
> under 4 GB per process memory.

Better pray all your devices have PAE compatible drivers then.

PAE is an obsolete bodge.  A sticking plaster for people stuck with
32-bit processors but who needed lots of RAM.  Just be glad you have
64-bit capable processors nowadays so you don't ever need to use it.
The sooner it fades into history, the better.

	Cheers,

	Matthew

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