Who has a 32 bit computer anymore?

[Tyrion]

I'm really curious, practically every new computer out now is a 64 bit, and I've wondered for quite some time why 32 bit software is still supported. There can't be that many copies of windows 95 out there anymore.

[Wing CommanD3r FAD3d K1lLsT3aler]

I'm using one now.

And not everyone are able to afford new and expensive computers, y'know.

[Dr. Fronkensteen]

More than you would think, especially in developing countries. Not every piece of software needs to be in 64 bit anyway.

[tmwfte]

Depends on what you're after. If you bought a computer from one of the major manufacturers after 2003-2006, you probably have a 64-bit CPU. Whether or not you're running a 64-bit OS is a different question, though, as there are likely many people who have a CPU capable of running a 64-bit OS, but are still only using a 32-bit build. Especially if they didn't build the computer themselves and it was loaded with XP, Vista, or 7 by their builder and haven't done any tweaking themselves.

[SmollBrain 🏹]

Unless your software uses or needs more than 4gb of ram, then there's no good reason to make it 64 bit instead of 32 bit

[Spíosra]

32-bit is being phased out. This is a natural outcome of memory becoming cheaper, if anything.

Arch Linux has deprecated the i686 architecture, leaving x86-64 as the only supported one.

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I'm really curious, practically every new computer out now is a 64 bit, and I've wondered for quite some time why 32 bit software is still supported. There can't be that many copies of windows 95 out there anymore.

XP and 7 come in 32-bit so not sure what 95 has to do with your analogy.

[ᑎiᖴTყ]

I have 64 bit but I still have my old 32 bit laptop for when I need to go somewhere where it might become a little dirty

[RIP]

Well, i think i can rationalize with it looking at my New $1000 PC an not just graphics drivers but tons of apps. an drivers say 32 bit.

[RRW359]

I don't think anyone actually tries to make anything 32-bit compatible, but if it ends up able to run on a 32-bit machine, they will include compatibility.

[GIANCARLO STANTON]

im using a xobox

[B l u e b e r r y P o p t a r t]

I can't remember how long it's been but all my computers run 64 bit.

[76561198292631324]

I know professionals sometimes deliberately get computers tuned to certain demands, such as having Windows XP and 32-bit to suit the demands of the softwere they work with or on.

[chiefputsilao✖️ping]

me. i have and old acer core 2 duo laptop (1.6GHz) with windows vista home premium 32bit dual boot with windows 10 anni update 64bit.

[RRW359]

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I know professionals sometimes deliberately get computers tuned to certain demands, such as having Windows XP and 32-bit to suit the demands of the softwere they work with or on.

Isn't that why Windows 7 has XP mode?

[shoopy]

I still have an 8 bit computer. I don't use it, but I have it...