Is it worth getting Windows XP 64-bit???

[pc_boy]

I saw the 64 bit windows xp on newegg and i wanted to know if it is worth getting it. I heard some programs won't run... any sugestions? ...btw, about what precent of the programs don't compile with 64-bit?

 

[Blitze105]

I do not know the %, but i suggest waiting for longhorn if they ever release it.
(i am not complaining about the push backs btw)

 

[Elbatrop1]

I wouldnt bother with it. Hygor actually posted a thread on his experience with it:
http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53489

Yes, some programs wont work, although I really dont know the percentage of programs that wont work.

 

[turtile]

NO,
It has tons of problems and goes slower. Wait until Longhorn is released. 64 bit isn't ready yet

 

[pctech86]

no don't get it until more things support it. many hardware devices don't have drivers for 64-bit xp and many apps don't either.

 

[SkyHi]

Simply put, no.

-SkyHi

 

[aboynamedmatt]

when does longhorn come out

 

[pc_boy]

longhorn sucks cuz it slows your computer like hell, I think i'll stay with XP till the 5000+ comes out... :\