Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 32, 64, 128 or fight!
From: Ken Firestone <kenf@speakeasy.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 19:10:26 -0700 (PDT)

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, Afterswift@aol.com wrote:

   And for graphics software like Adobe Photoshop, 64-bit processing is expected 
   to greatly enhance the computer's ability to move large image files in the 
   computer's memory. Adobe, in fact, is planning to make software available on 
   Tuesday that it says will improve Photoshop's performance on Apple's G5 computers 
   by 75 to 200 percent, depending on the operation. --NYT 
   http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/18/technology/18NECO.html?8hpib=&pagewanted=pri
   nt&position=
   
   OK, Kiddies, Unload that fancy 3GHz PC you just bought on some benighted soul 
   and get out there and spend another 3 grand for the 64-bit miracle at your 
   local dealers. I'm waiting for the 128 swoon that's just around the next corner. 
   Meanwhile, my 32-bit processor is turning out very fluent images indeed -- 
   and I'm using a 5-year-old Dell.
   
   Incidentally, Intel doesn't yet market a 64-bit processor that is compatible 
   with 32-bit programs. AMD does have one off and running. Apple caught Dell 
   napping.
   
   Do I hear 256-bit? Going, going....
   
Oh, calm down! The 32 bit microprocessors have been around for a long
long time. Anyone remember the 286? So, its about time for the 64 bit
processors are about due. As to cost, the basic G5 from Apple is 2
grand, about half what I paid for a 486 12 years ago, and figuring in
inflation... 

But, I for one will probably stick with the used Apple G4 I just got
for a few hundred.

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