[mythtv-users] Question

[Johnny]

> Is there some speed advantage to the user using 64 bit vs 32 bit on 64Bit capable Kit, e.g. an Intel 3.16G Core Duo??  (Or is there
> little in it on the same kit?)

The main reason many people go 64-bit is to utilize more than 4 GB of
addressable RAM. The AMD64 ISA has some advantages like more registers
and a few other improvements. So if code is compiled for AMD64 then
you will see some modest speed up in some applications. Some of the
transcoders can take advantage of this and get ~10-15% improvements.
But for general use you are not likely to see a noticeable difference.

> Can one run a 64 bit FE/BE and have 32 bit FE's as well?  (I can't see why not)

should work fine