Re: Linux to replace Windows CE?

ralf@uni-koblenz.de
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 05:58:03 +0200


On Thu, Jul 16, 1998 at 10:22:08PM -0400, Billy Harvey wrote:

> > > Side note: According the the Windows CE FAQ, the VR4111 CPU is supported by
> > > Windows CE in 32-bit mode only.
> >
> > Even M$ sometimes makes sensible decissions. 64bit for a handheld just
> > doesn't cut it ...

> Why?
>
> Does it require more power? Is the speed of execution better? Is it that difficult with a "Real OS" [tm] to support 64 bits?
>
> Answers: No. No. No.

Is the memory footprint smaller? Do embedded or handheld applications need
address space in the terabyte range? Do is make a price constrainted
hardware design cheaper?

Answers: No. No. No.

Ralf

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