12.04 LTS: 64-bit desktop by default?

Martin Pitt martin.pitt at ubuntu.com
Tue Apr 17 06:14:56 UTC 2012


Alan Bell [2012-04-16 19:26 +0100]:
> Have you tried a 64 bit install on a netbook?

64 bit does not work on my Dell Mini 10 (dual-core Atom). This machine
is a few years old, of course. I don't consider this a blocker for
moving to 64 bit by default, and just add a label like "for computers
that are older than 5 years, you rather grab <this image>".

Martin

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