32-bit or 64-bit kernel, do you notice difference?

[Hellhammer]

So, do you notice difference? Many people are confused should they use 64-bit kernel (including me), so please, advice us!

 

[impulse462]

64-bit felt exactly the same as 32-bit for me

 

[aforty]

64-bit kernel mode actually made Expose and Dashboard visibly MORE sluggish. I promptly switched back. 😕

 

[tplatt]

So I just voted for 64 bit, no difference, but according to this page: http://www.macintouch.com/specialreports/snowleopard/slfaq.html

Snow Leopard defaults to 32 bit for compatbility reasons... so I retract my vote 🙂

 

[Neotyguy40]

Just wait until developers start using the 64-bit kernel. You will notice the difference then.

 

[david803sc]

On my iMac I do not have any compatibility problems with 64 bit mode except VMWARE Fusion which I hardly use, I edited to boot file to always boot in 64 mode, if I want to run fusion I just reboot holding the 3 and 2 keys to go into 32 mode.

I have noticed some problems with Mobile Me syncing with switching back and forth, but it seems ok.

David