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

[Scott Kitterman]

Rohan Garg <rohangarg at kubuntu.org> wrote:
>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.

Where do we find that? 

Scott K