64-bit computing in theory and practice @ Tech Report

“LISTEN TO THE HYPE ABOUT 64-bit computing, and you could get the idea that the move to 64 bits will make all of your games run twice as fast, replace blocky 3D models with smooth, photorealistic replicas of the human form, and transform the average PC into a wonder-box that can resequence your dog’s genome in its spare cycles so he won’t pee on the rug anymore. On the other hand, listen to the anti-hype about 64-bit computing, and you could be forgiven for wondering why anyone even bothered–probably just a conspiracy to get us to buy new stuff we don’t need.”

Check it out at Tech Report.