Dual boot xp and linux maximum memory

[Doug_68]

I've bought a new motherboard, and will install 8GB of RAM.

I'll install a 64bit linux OS on it, but would like to dual boot with 32 bit WindowsXP for usage of old windows programs.

-Will XP run and just not recognize/ignore the additional ram? Or will I have to limit the system to 4G?

thanks.

 

[Ijack]

XP will recognize just 4GB; the 64-bit Linux will see all 8. You should have no problems with this setup. Alternatively, if your Windows programs aren't too demanding, running XP in a VM such as VirtualBox might be a more satisfactory solution.