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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

So... that's a yes to 64bit then

yeah.. what does that even mean?

[Freebase Dali]

Originally Posted by kayleigh.

yeah.. what does that even mean?

XXbit basically refers to the way your specific operating system works with the computer processor and vice versa. Without getting too deep with it, Vista 64bit is capable of handling a lot more than 32bit versions, but it's pretty exclusive when it comes to which 32 bit programs are capable of being run in a 64bit environment.
That means that most of the software you put on your computer will have to be 64bit compatible. It will say that on the computer requirements when you buy the software or download it.

Just try to remember that part and you'll be alright.