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

[Ashutosh Rishi Ranjan]

2010/4/7 Mallikarjun <mallik.v.arjun at gmail.com>:
> 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.

Just as a side note, google gears is officially dead.

> I suggest you could continue with the switch... Gud luck
>>
>> Regards,
>> Khaleel
>>
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