Can the "AMD Turion 64-X2" processor run 64 bit Ubuntu?

[Wade Smart]

On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 09:33, Bill Stanley <bstanle at wowway.com> wrote:
> I need an opinion on this... Can the "AMD Turion 64-X2" processor run 64 bit
> Ubuntu?
>
> I want to install Ubuntu on a Dell Inspiron 1504  notebook computer and I am
> sure that the 32 bit version works but if the 64 bit version works also, I
> would install that instead.  The computers manual under specifications says
> the processor has
>
> data width = 64 bits
> processor address width = 40 bits.
>
> Of course this says nothing about the address and data buses on the computer
> (only the processor).  My suspicion is that this is not a true 64 bit
> processor.  The computer it is installed on also might not be 64 bit.  Does
> anybody know what the true story is or is this just marketing double talk
> meant to confuse the consumer (meaning that it is actually a 32 bit
> computer).
>
> Also... I intend to upgrage the computer memory from the stock 512 MB to 2
> GB or more.   The manual says that 2 GB is the maximum but in some forums I
> have visited say that you can put up to 4 GB in the computer. Once again,
> does anybody out there know the answer to this one?
>
> Bill Stanley
>
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Yes to running Ubuntu.
Dont know about running 32 bit.

Wade

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