Changing from 32 to 64 bit, I need some 64 bit help.

[Frederiko Costa]

Just keep in mind that most of the application also need to able to address
64 bits. If only the OS is 64 bits, then I believe you are not going to be
able to take the full advantage of the system, in terms of speed.

It's been a while I don't use a 64 bits Linux OS. When I tried in the past
(a long time ago), my impression about the stability of the system was not
that good. I switched back to 32 bits. Besides, unless you are really heavy
user, the performance difference is not noticed that much.

In short: give a try but don't get frustrated if the system does not meet
your expectations. If not comfortable, switch back to 32 bits.

~Fred


On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 11:15 PM, Girard Henri <girardhenri at free.fr> wrote:

> I baught recently for my wife hap pavillon phenom x3
> believing it wouldn't be compatible with intrepid 64 bits
> i tried cdlive and o surprise passed better than with my intelcore duo !
> lol
>
>
>
> Le dimanche 09 novembre 2008 à 12:28 +1000, Lindsay Mathieson a écrit :
> > On Sat, 8 Nov 2008 10:56:38 pm Steven Vollom wrote:
> > > Over the past year I have accumulated the components for a new
> > > computer.  I will be changing to 64 bit.
> > >
> > > Not having a 64 bit system, I have not been paying attention to the
> > > unique problems 64 bit users have had when installing and configuring a
> > > Kubuntu OS.  I would like to begin with a stable application, so which
> > > version should I start with?
> >
> > Well, having been inspired by your post, and a certain amount of boredom,
> I
> > changed my install to 64bit :) I had an existing Intrepid (8.10) 32 bit,
> so
> > decided on Intrepid64.
> >
> > Went very smoothly, I elected to do a fresh install from scratch while
> > preserving my existing home directory. Probably took 20 minutes all up.
> > Everything is working exactly as it was before - applications, nvidia
> drivers,
> > flash etc.
> >
> > So I'd like to say I have 64 bit experience, but really it was no
> different
> > from the 32 bit install at all.
> >
> > I'd go with Kubuntu Intrepid 64 bit myself, its been trouble free. Can't
> speak
> > to your hardware though, must admit mine is recent and fairly standard.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Lindsay
> > http://members.optusnet.com.au/~blackpaw1/album<http://members.optusnet.com.au/%7Eblackpaw1/album>
> >
> >
>
>
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