32 or 64??

[Odd]

Dotan Cohen wrote:
>> We've covered that you can install and use 32-bit flash and 32-bit
>> applications in 64-bit linux.
> 
> If you're already doing that then why 64-bit to begin with?

Having more than 4GB is a good reason. Plus, compilers can use
SSE and other stuff that the 32bit architecture may or may not have.

>>> Now tell me, what advantage does 64 bit have? Sure, a user _might_not_
>>> have any problems with 64 bit, but then again he might. Why take that
>>> risk when 32 bit works fine?
>> You're being somewhat ignorant here, we've already said why one is
>> better than the other for both sides.
>> 32-bit is safe, but lacks things 64-bit can do. Address 4 gigs
>> properly among other previously posted things.
>> Just having a working system is easy. Making something just work is
>> Ubuntu's slogan, so choose 32-bit.
>> Not really a problem, the OP asked for opinions and facts, we provided
>> them. 64-bit users have used fact and also want the user to move
>> forward. Some 32-bit advocates have used fear to push the 32-bit onto
>> them instead of just facts and pushing a user to move forward.
> 
> For certain wide definitions of "fear". 32-bit has a higher chance of
> getting one's applications installed with no hassle. That is a
> definite advantage, especially on a distro like Ubuntu.

You have admitted your experience with 64 bit is dated. You should
try to gain experience with the current stuff before you have an opinion.

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Odd