[xubuntu-users] Changing xubuntu to 64 bit from 32 bit.

[Ralf ranfyy]

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> On Nov 17, 2013 11:13 PM, "Tristan" <twistycat_shino at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>     So I recently have installed xubuntu on my windows 7 laptop, mainly
>> for the express purpose of being able to access my school from it through
>> the terminal.  I have since kind of fallen in love with this new OS even
>> though it may not cover all the functions my laptop has to offer through
>> windows 7, but that is beside the point.
>>     I installed xubuntu 12.04 on my laptop from a live disc given to me
>> by my professor, and so me not thinking didn't realize it was 32 bit.  At
>> least I think...I ran the command *uname -m *in the terminal and it gave
>> back *i686 *which supposedly means I have a 32 bit OS.  Without a doubt,
>> though, I know I can run 64bit I have a 64bit windows 7 and a i7 4700MQ
>> processor.  Now my only problem is switching this 32bit OS to a 64bit one.
>>     I would think this is as simple as setting up a live usb stick for
>> 12.04 64bit xubuntu, which I would need a few pointers on.  However I just
>> want to make sure I am not going to destroy my laptop.  So to state the
>> obvious how do I change my 32bit OS to a 64bit OS and is it safe?
>>
>> Thanks for any help
>> Tristan
>>
>
There was a similar discussion on the debian-laptop ML:
  http://lists.debian.org/debian-laptop/2013/10/msg00005.html
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