[CentOS] OT: Thunderbird2 for 64 bits

[Simon Jolle sjolle]

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On 02/22/2008 04:46 PM, nate wrote:
> carlopmart wrote:
> 
> I'd suggest sticking to 32-bit. Thunderbird is already a memory pig,
> using 64-bit version would only make it worse.

Why?

> My Thunderbird has been running for about 18 hours and is using
> over 200MB of memory already(2.0.0.6).

The same here. Thunderbird is running for 3 hours and use 216 MB virtual
memory size/ 90 MB resident set size.

I am subscribing to Debian, Centos, SecurityFocus and RHEL mailing
lists. Nothing special.

> In 64-bit mode I wouldn't be surprised if the same usage would
> come out to 500MB+ memory usage.

Again why?

> Of course if you have enough memory not to care to set aside half
> a gig to your e-mail client then go for it.
> 
> nate

cheers
Simon


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