Re: 64 bit processor and emacs

[Harry Putnam <reader@newsguy.com>]

Eli Zaretskii <eliz@elta.co.il> writes:

>> From: Harry Putnam <reader@newsguy.com>
>> Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 21:37:59 -0600
>> 
>> Any one here have experience with emacs on a 64 bit processor?
>> If so, are there got_chas or what ever.  Is anyone here who can
>> summarize why a 64 bit processor is good or better?  AT least
>> privately if its too off topic here.
>
> Emacs supports 64-bit builds on a few platforms, as described in NEWS.
> The primary advantage is that the maximum buffer size is greatly
> enlarged.
>
> What else do you need to know?

Thanks Eli,
I'm building up a system for editing and capturing video.  I'm
looking at athlon 64 bit processor.   Near as I can tell, I'll have
to leave my favorite linux OS behind to take advantage of the
software for this kind of work that is available for MicroSoft OS.

I was afraid I might have a problem getting a good working install of
emacs which I would be lost without.  So it will likely be Athlon64
FX and Win XP pro.

I'm not that conversant on windows OS.  I know people run emacs on it
and I've seen many posts from you relating to emacs on that os.

I guess it would just be the normal ntemacs type of install?