Pleaae, test Q-EMU software emulation of 64-bit operating system and steam games (since most of it is still 32-bit software) on
32-bit hardware.
This content is basically non-existent on video websites, and Jupiter Broadcasting tested 32-bit computers and the lack of software support.
I bwlieve it to be a logical and worthwhile goal to start encouraging emulation improvemnt of 64-bit software for 32-bit processors.
Why not? The Nintendo 64 uses RISC processor, and you can’t convince me of anyone who has emulated N64 games didn’t enjoy it on an x86 (32-bit) and 64-bit processor.
So if we can emulate N64 games, both processor and graphics support, let’s improve (if need be) the performance of 64-bit software emulated for 32-bit processors.
Jill, I want you to find the SLOWEST 32-bit CPU you have in your collection, upgrade to software to the newest possible compatible Linux kernel, and use Qemu for the rest. If you want, try qemu to emulate 64-bit Linux, to upgrade the software even further.
Then, inside the emulated 64-bit guest, install qemu there, with 64-bit Linux in it, and test performance.
So that is, qemu running 64-bit emulation Linux desktop on a 32-bit CPU.
Then try with the fastest 32-bit system you have.
Test very simple operations, such as a calculator, opening a web browser, or top command.
Then test steam if you are able to setup GPU hardware-paasthrough, which is a bit technical in nature, but you clearly have that experience.
I want to make this a big deal, why can we emulate RISC N64 processor on x86, or x86 on ARM, or now we can emulate POWERPC power 9 / 10 on x86 using Hangover (wine) but it seems rarely, not often enough to make it to youtube, emulating 64 on 32-bit processor is just not done much.
And one more idea
Emulate 64-bit Linux on a Raspberry Pi 32-bit board using Qemu, preferrably the slowest one so we can test where performance improvements need to be made.
So instead of all of those processors becoming unusable with “new” software, let’s help improve this issue and maybe with enough interest and developer support, we can help fix it.