Messages in this thread | | | From | "Sachin Tilloo" <> | Subject | 64 bit OS [Q] | Date | Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:06:53 +0530 |
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Hi all, I have heard about 16/32 bit OS. As far as i know a 32 bit Os means that the instructions that are used to code OS knew only 32 bit operations. Am i right !!! Now if i have say a 32 bit Os and the length of my data bus of PC is 64 bit, can i not run a 64 bit program on my PC. I mean if my compiler and CPU can undertand that instruction where does the OS come in between to prevent it. I think as far as i am not needing dynamic memory support from OS i can run say a simple program which transfers 64 bits from memory location to my 64 bit register. Correct me if i am wrong in above logic Thanks in advance Sachin A person can do what he wants, but may not want what he wants.
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