which ubuntu

[Tom Schinckel]

On Mon, 2007-07-23 at 17:35 +1000, Les Gray wrote:
> 
> James Takac schrieb:
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > I'm about to get a laptop with an intel core 2 duo processor. Just wondering 
> > which version of ubuntu to download for it. I see 64 bit amd versions but 
> > none for intel as 64 bit versions?
> >
> > James
> >   
> You should check out the 64-bit section of ubuntuforums.org if you 
> haven't already, which has many threads and a sticky which deals with 
> this question.
> 
> Basically, if you want to run 64-bit Ubuntu, you need to do a few 
> workarounds to get some popular software to work properly, like browser 
> plugins. This is because 64-bit versions of these things are not 
> available yet.
> 
> I ran 64-bit Ubuntu for the Edgy release, just to try it out (Athlon64 
> X2 4200). But I didn't notice much performance difference. And what with 
> the extra work involved in getting things set up, and keeping them that 
> way, I decided it wasn't really worth it.
> 
> But if you enjoy a little bit of extra hacking, then go for it.
> 

Amen. For a first time 'buntu user, stick with the 32bit version. You
might notice some performance differences, but I doubt it would reach a
point where it was unusable or even ignoring.

Once you know your way around Ubuntu & Linux, then you can try 64bit. 

tom