I've got (2 X 1 GB) 2 GB of RAM. To upgrade to 4 GB (max supported by my mobo) to extensively use the 64 bits features, I will have to buy 2 sets of 2 GB sticks and I am not in need of such upgrade for now, but might do it in a distant future. Also, most probably once I'll buy a new laptop if needed (this one is 2 years old), it will definetly have Win7 and 4 GB of ram at least. However, Win7 32 bits could be always used for my desktop, a single core athlon 1.5 ghz with one 1gb of ram and geforce ti4200 (AGP
) running on XP. But when it crashes, it is most probably hitting the dump, no spare parts :D
I don't game neither on laptop nor on desktop, but I do multitask a lot (a lot of small programs). Also, I am a purist, I deactivate by using Tweak XP or smthg alike all the multimedia and flashy features that I hate so that should help with the ram used.
Conclusion: I'll get the win7 64 bits, not because it gets the chicks wet
, but rather I could get the professional version for the same price avoiding me to pay more for my future laptop which will come with the home edition and the disadvantage of ram avalaible is compensanted by win7's lower use of ram.
P.S.: For MAC users, you enjoy your overpriced material. PC and windows problem by extension is 99% the user behind the screen. No need to waste money.