Question about AMD64 and 64 bit installation

[dan]

On 23/11/05, BBBB <ubuntulist at thingbuilder.com> wrote:
> I have read about several problems with programs that are not compatible
> with the 64bit version of Ubuntu.
> Is it the AMD64 chip, or is it the 64bit OS that is the problem?

IIUC, then its the 64bit OS that causes the problems and the lack of
software that works with the 64bit chip when using the 64bit OS.

> Could I just install the 32 bit version on an AMD 64 system?
> If so, would I use the i386 version?

Yup, I'm running Breezy i386 on my Athlon 3000+ 64 with no problems at
all. Think you might be able to use i686 etc. but I'm not sure; i just
stuck with the default at install.

> Thanks,
> Bradley
>

Dan


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