Re: st: optimal configuration for windows 32/64

[Jeph Herrin <junk@spandrel.net>]

I think to allocate 2gb of memory, you'll need 64bit stata
on a 64bit OS.

Julio Estevez wrote:
> Dear all
>
> I have been searching the statalist archives looking for advice on
> optimal configuration to run stata in a windows 32 bit and in a
> windows 64 bit environments, but I did not got a clear answer to my
> queries.
>
> I need to work with census data uploading into memory about 2
> gigabites of data. My questions are the following
>
> 1. should I go for windows 64 instead of windows 32? 2. If I go for a
> Microsoft 64 OS, would I notice a performance improvement if i switch
> from a stata 32bit to stata 64bit? 2. Any advice about the best
> processor around? I have around US$ 4000 to spend in a computer that
> can allow me to work at reasonable speeds with a census database.
>
> I appreciate your help
>
> Julio
>
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