Fwd [ubuntu-release] Please promote 64-bit images by default on the download pages

[Rohan Garg]

On Tuesday 03 Sep 2013 3:05:30 PM Jonathan Riddell wrote:
> Should we follow and recommend 64 bit?
> 
> My gut feeling is that most people have 64 bit computers now and I
> trust the foundation team to have done the legwork to verify that.  So I'm
> in favour of it.
> 
> Jonathan
> 
> ----- Forwarded message from Dmitrijs Ledkovs <dmitrij.ledkov at ubuntu.com>
> -----
> 
> Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 11:15:21 +0100
> From: Dmitrijs Ledkovs <dmitrij.ledkov at ubuntu.com>
> To: ubuntu-release <ubuntu-release at lists.ubuntu.com>
> Sender: ubuntu-release-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
> Subject: [ubuntu-release] Please promote 64-bit images by default on the
> download pages
> 
> During vUDS we discussed 32 vs 64 bit, in particular what the
> messaging about the choice should be. The discussion started with
> outlining available data, and what further data we should be
> collecting for future analysis. At the moment, neither of the images
> is compatible with all machines out there (out of the box without
> modifying any bios/boot options). And we believe that 64-bit image has
> now become more compatible for new installations, and is more
> advantageous for people to install.
> 
> http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-1308/meeting/21877/client-s-32v64-bit/
> 
> Thus on the download pages starting from 13.10 release the messaging
> will be adjusted to direct users by default at the 64-bit image, and
> hints will be given as to when users should select a 32-bit option
> instead.
> 
> Similarly I'd like to ask all other flavours to carefully asses their
> demographic and target audience and potentially also adapt similar
> messaging strategy on their flavour websites to promote 64-bit images
> by default. Do note that AMD64-based processor, the Opteron, was
> released more than 10 years ago in April 2003.
> 
> Below is the summary of above changes on the ubuntu.com/download pages
> for 13.10:
> 
> http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
> ==================================
> 
> In both download boxes (LTS & 13.10):
> 
> * On the right hand side above the "Choose your flavour" replace:
> 
> "If you have a PC with the Windows 8 logo or UEFI firmware, choose the
> 64-bit download. Read more"
> 
> with
> 
> "If you have an older PC with less than 2GB of memory, choose the
> 32-bit download."
> 
> * Update the Choose your flavour drop-downs, with first option - the
> default: - 64-bit
> - 32-bit (for machines with less than 2GB RAM)
> 
> When the drop-down is expanded, 64-bit should be listed first.
> 
> http://www.ubuntu.com/download/server
> ================================
> Match the LTS Choose your flavour drop down to the desktop drop-downs
> - 64-bit
> - 32-bit (for servers with less than 2GB RAM)
> 
> When the drop-down is expanded, 64-bit should be listed first.
> 
> 
> http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/zh-CN
> =======================================
> The warning message on the right & the LTS download box stay the same.
> (The Ubuntu Chinese 12.04.0 LTS does get re-published for point
> releases, and UEFI support was only introduced in .2 images)
> 
> The Ubuntu Kylin box, will have the buttons change around:
> * 64 bit button on top
> * 32 bit button following below
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dmitrijs.


I'm in favor of the wording that has been proposed for the Desktop ISO's. It's 
very clear which ISO the user will most likely need.
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