Installing Applications

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  • An OS must run applications to be useful.
  • 32-bit can only use about 4GB of RAM.
  • 64-bit can use 16 exabytes of RAM.
  • 64-bit require a 64-bit processor and operating system.
  • 64-bit OS can run 32-bit application.
  • 32-bit OS cannot run a 64-bit application.
  • Dedicated graphics card vs integrated: Some applications will require higher end graphics card to run such as games.
  • Video random-access memory (VRAM): Memory built into the graphics card.
  • External hardware tokens: USB stick used to access the application.
  • Physical media uses DVD or USB
  • Downloaded files are EXE files downloaded from a site.
  • ISO mountable: An image of a disk.
  • ISO mountable: Single file that stores all necessary files for the application.
  • Check required CPU and RAM specifications before purchasing an application.