Concerned about future 32 bit server support

R Kimber richardkimber at politicsresources.net
Tue Aug 8 17:48:33 UTC 2017


On Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:07:07 +0100
David Fletcher wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> There was a fairly long discussion over on the Kubuntu list, about
> dropping 32 bit support.
> 
> My concern is that I have a little home built machine with a 32 bit
> Atom processor that has been running for several years and perfectly
> serves my needs for a low power headless server. Will 32 bit server
> support continue into the foreseeable future?

My understanding is that this possibility is being examined because there
are not very many people who are able/willing to test the 32 bit software.
Clearly the testing process is crucial. So I guess the solution is: if you
want it, become a tester.

-- 
Richard Kimber





More information about the ubuntu-users mailing list