Date: December 20, 1998
From: William Patton
Subject:  Concept of "32 bit software" and the concept of FAT32.

I am trying to decide if, when I install Win98 soon, I should go to FAT32.
So I am inquiring about the concept of 32 bit software and FAT32.
Do they have anything to do with each other and exactly what is meant by 32
bit software?
I hear people say there is no sense going to FAT32 until more 32 bit
software is out.
And I have heard people say that with 16 bit games they do not run
well under FAT32.
My questions are:  How do you know if you have 16 bit or 32 bit software,
and
if you can tell once installed, what about before it is bought?
My understanding was that FAT 32 had to do with how files are stored on the
hard drive, namely reducing cluster size to 4K.  But then I don't really
understand the difference between 16 bit and 32 bit software.
Also, I hear that WIN NT is truly a 32 bit software, but it will not run
under FAT32.
Thank you very much for any insight into this matter.
William Patton
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