Re: Windows 7 and octave 3.2.4

[Andy Buckle]

On 2 July 2012 13:38, john <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hi members,
>
> I decided to buy a new computer.
>
> Now my os is windows 2000 SP4 rollup 1
>
> I suppose a computer with OS windows 7 -32 bit and AMD processor and 4 GB
> ram memory.
>
> I saw somewhere it's better an AMD processor than intel for octave.Now on
> windows 2000
>
> octave 3.2.4 runs perfect with AMD processor.I think I don't need 64 bit
> because this can give
>
> some problems with 32 bit drivers.
>
> Have you any suggestions.
>
> Thank you
>
> John

I never heard about the AMD thing: can you give a reference?

About 2008, it may have been sensible to get 32 bit Windows due to
driver issues. Now 64 bit is standard. I think you will have LESS
trouble with drivers if you get a 64 bit OS.

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