64 bit

[Fr. Rusty Matheny]

Should I be running my macbook in 64 bit mode, does it help/

 

Don't really know how to find out if I am or not as I write this, but reading that this does help many programs and manages ram better.

 

Is Accordance written to run in both/either 32/64 bit.

 

Which is best for Accordance?

 

Thanks.

R+

[Greg Terry]

Fr Rusty:

 

There are some performance advantages to using the 64 bit kernel but in the real world, you may not see a huge difference. The disadvantages are that the 64 bit kernel may not be compatible with some applications such as vmware. I happily run in 32 bit kernel.

 

There is a small app you can download that will tell you what you are running and give you the opportunity to change it if desired. It can be found at:

 

http://www.ahatfullofsky.comuv.com/English/Programs/SMS/SMS.html

 

Scroll down the web page and read all the very helpful info. I started using this shortly after Snow Leopard appeared. This program is a 'set it and forget it' deal. You won't need to run it unless you ever wish to make a change. The program is called Startup Mode Selector.

 

Hope you find it helpful,

 

Peace!

 

Greg

[Fr. Rusty Matheny]

Fr Rusty:

 

There are some performance advantages to using the 64 bit kernel but in the real world, you may not see a huge difference. The disadvantages are that the 64 bit kernel may not be compatible with some applications such as vmware. I happily run in 32 bit kernel.

 

There is a small app you can download that will tell you what you are running and give you the opportunity to change it if desired. It can be found at:

 

http://www.ahatfullofsky.comuv.com/English/Programs/SMS/SMS.html

 

Scroll down the web page and read all the very helpful info. I started using this shortly after Snow Leopard appeared. This program is a 'set it and forget it' deal. You won't need to run it unless you ever wish to make a change. The program is called Startup Mode Selector.

 

Hope you find it helpful,

 

Peace!

 

Greg

 

 

Thank you Greg, appreciate it greatly.

 

In His Service,

 

Rusty+