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

[Avi Greenbury]

Nigel Verity wrote:
> 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?

If you've a 64-bit CPU there's no reason to run a 32-bit kernel. You'd
likely be hard-pressed to tell the difference between them, though.


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Avi