Here's a noob question for ya:

The 3.7 beta was provided with two 32-bit versions: a "Standard" and an SSE2
version.  Well, since some CPUs are already using SSE3, I wonder what
'standard' means.  Is the case that the standard uses SSE w/MMX, and that
the SSE2 version is for newer CPUs that can take advantage of the new
instructions...  (seems likely)

OR - is the 'standard' version the latest and greatest (SSE3+), with the
SSE2 version provided for older CPUs...

For reference, I'm using two Xeon 5130's (each 2Ghz, dual-core, support SSE3
and 64bit).  Which 32-bit version would make best use of my resources?
Also, will I see a significant performance increase by switching to a
64-bit version of XP?

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[flame retardance enabled]

- James

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