Re: PostgreSQL on 64-bit operating systems - Mailing list pgsql-general

From Guy Rouillier
Subject Re: PostgreSQL on 64-bit operating systems
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In response to PostgreSQL on 64-bit operating systems  ("Craig" <postgresql@bryden.co.za>)
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Craig wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am going to be hosting a PostgreSQL database on a new server. We
> will be purchasing a server with the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor.
> We are now posed with a choice of "FreeBSD 5.4" or "FreeBSD 5.4
> x86_64Bit". My question is: Will PostgreSQL 8.04 run perfectly on a
> 64-bit OS, or should I run the 32 bit OS for now?

AMD just announced new price cuts on Opterons.  You'd be better off,
generally, running a server on Opteron vs. Athlon 64.  And dual Opteron
would generally be better than single.

--
Guy Rouillier

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