[ubuntu-in] 64-bit - Not recommended for daily desktop usage, (and problems in i5 processor)

[Vishnoo]

On Tue, 2010-08-17 at 22:21 +0530, S. Kartik wrote:
> >
> > Hi
> >
> > was starting to download 64 bit at
> > http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
> >
> > then saw this message along side the button to check for which version to
> > download
> > "64-bit - Not recommended for daily desktop usage"
> >
> > so why is 64 bit not recommended for daily usage ??
> >
> > **

Hi,
You might be interested in also reading this bug,
 'Text reads "not recommended" for 64-bit' :
<https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-website-content/+bug/585940>

Though the bug gets a bit crazy, a few of the problems are mentioned
too.

comment #64:
"Based on the feedback of the Ubuntu engineering team we do not think
it's wise to recommend the 64b version."


-- 
Cheers,
Vish