[ubuntu-in] Ubuntu 32 bit or 64 bit?

[Mallikarjun(ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್)]

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Mohamed Khaleel <gotokhaleel at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> I have a Core 2 Duo PC and I have to install Ubuntu on it. I would like to
> know if I have to go with 32 bit or 64 bit. Sure I know that 32 OS bit will
> work on 64 bit processor. But I want to really use the 64 bit if its
> supported by processor.
>

Good


> Are there any known issues in the 64 bit version of Ubuntu with Core 2 Duo
> (if supported)?
> How is the availability of softwares(open source, some graphics card
> drivers etc)?
> Will all 32 bit packages work on 64 bit Ubuntu OS?
>
> Your inputs will be very helpful.
>

I have been using 64 bit from years, as such no problems I have faced except
few software/apps being not available such as Google Gears, 2 more which I
cant remember but none were very important for me.
Performance wise, I have seen a noticeable change.

I suggest you could continue with the switch... Gud luck

>
> Regards,
> Khaleel
>
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