32 bit vista or 64 bit vista

by hello_ppal | November 19, 2008 11:45 PM PST

I am planning to buy a new tablet. When I look in the customization section for choices in Vista I see that the "home" version comes in both the 32 bit and 64 bit types.

Reading online, I have gathered that 32 bit programs don't run properly on the 64 bit Vista. So, I might have a lot of issues at present if I buy the 64 bit version.

On the other hand, 32 bit version only recognizes upto 3 GB RAM. In the future, if I need to upgrade my RAM I may have to buy a new laptop as I would need a 64 bit processor to run a 64 bit operating system. I have heard that Windows 7 will only be a 64 bit version.

I am confused.

Could you please suggest as to what I should buy now that lasts for another 3 to 4 years?

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by R. Proffitt Forum moderator | November 19, 2008 11:55 PM PST

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