I don't think it's a function of the 64bit os that is causing perceptible slowness. I've used a 64bit os and 32 for a good time, really never noticed a difference - disks were always the differentiator. I began using 64bit's entirely when I began using 8-16gb regularly of ram on a box, but otherwise isn't a reason. Ubuntu has a disk performance tool in their disk manager, mint may too, I'd use that to check and see if your drive speed is worth a darn before I suspect cpu arch. Install htop as well and see what is using resources. Use gkrellm or system monitor tools to check cpu/memory/disk usage too. You'll often find if something is making your access slower, htop or the others will show it. -mb On 12/03/2011 12:49 AM, Michael Havens wrote: > Things seem to be slower and google does not like it.... it has been > loading my mail for over a minute now; whereas on the 32 bit machine it > only takes less than 5 sconds. Am i missing something? > > -- > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss