Operating systems (OS) are the intermediary between computer hardware and software, an essential piece of any digital device. Much like an orchestra conductor, they ensure harmonious communication ...

I'm wondering what are the avantages of using a 64-bit CPU over a 32 bit one besides the huge amount memory it can address? From my understanding, most appications don't gain little it any performance ...

I've waited quite some time to take a look at x86-64, because I wasn't too enthused about it when it was first announced. But the more I've read about it, the more I've come around, and at this point ...