Psyco on 64-bit machines

[Jeremy Sanders]

Russ P. wrote:

> Would it make sense to compile Python in the 32-bit compatibility mode
> so I can use Psyco? What would I lose in that mode, if anything?
> Thanks.

You won't be able to access large amounts of memory in 32 bit mode. Also, 
the x86-64 mode has more CPU registers than x86 mode, so Python will 
typically run faster in 64 bit mode (this is more pronounced in AMD 
processors, in my experience).

It will depend on your application whether 32 bit mode plus Psyco is faster 
than 64 bit mode.

Jeremy

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