[ubuntu-uk] 64-bit vs 32-bit

[Tyler J. Wagner]

I have run 64-bit on the desktop for almost 5 years now. Even 32-bit apps
like Skype run just fine now, thanks to multi-arch. Just use 64-bit, and
install what you want from the package manager. It'll work.

Tyler

On 2012-11-14 16:40, Nigel Verity wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I'm thinking about upgrading to Xubuntu 12.10. It will be a fresh install.
> So far I've always gone for the 32-bit version and had next to no problems,
> either with the OS or applications. Conscious of the need to keep up with
> the times, I'm considering 64-bit next time. Are there any real advantages
> or would I be unlikely to notice any significant difference?
> 
> Regards
> 
> Nige
> 
> 

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