32 or 64 bit ubuntu

[Marc Lanctot]

On 10/03/09 04:23 PM, jim ruxton wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who helped me with deciding on a laptop. I ended up
> getting this one at Canada Computers :
> http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020863&cid=896.645
>
> Now I am eager to put linux on it. I will use Kubuntu. I'm trying to
> decide if I should go with 32 bit or 64 bit. I use a lot of programs
> that don't come with the package. Many of which will be 32 bit. I read
> somewhere that I can use the -force-architecture flag to install 32 bit
> apps. I'm just wondering if having 64 bit will be more of a hassle than
> it is worth. Also considering triple booting vista, 64 bit kubuntu, 32
> bit kubntu . Has anyone been down these roads before? Any sage advice?

IMO it was more hassle than it was worth 2 years ago but now it's fine. 
Java has a 64-bit plugin and Flash works 64-bit now too. Some particular 
browser or mail plugins may have issues if they don't support 64-bit yet.

I just went through this (64-bit Ubuntu).. look up the discussion with 
subject "The State of 64-bit Linux". You'll find my initial questions, 
all the answers, some discussion, and my post-mortem. If you don't have 
it let me know. I've been using it for a month or so. Works like a 
charm. It was for a desktop, though, so maybe wireless drivers and the 
like are considerations in your case.

The only major thing is that there still is no 64-bit acroread (yet?).. 
but I've learned to love and embrace evince, so all is well.

Marc

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