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    Ubuntu 7.10: x86 or AMD64?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by HoffaH, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. HoffaH

    HoffaH Notebook Enthusiast

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    Quick question:
    I'm switching to Ubuntu. I have an Intel T7300 chip in my Thinkpad T61. Should I install the x86 version or the AMD64 version of Ubuntu 7.10? Thanks.
     
    HoffaH, Sep 21, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If you intend to run any Windows applications with wine, or want flash to work without some work, you'll want to use the x86 version.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 22, 2007
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    INCSlayer Notebook Consultant

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    dont forget that java dont supply a plugin for web browsers under 64bit
     
    INCSlayer, Sep 22, 2007
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    HoffaH Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I needed to know. Thanks.
     
    HoffaH, Sep 22, 2007
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    Use the AMD64 version even for Intel 64 bit chips.
     
    star882, Sep 22, 2007
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    cgle Newbie

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    I'm running 64bit Scientific Linux on my Thinkpad T61 and 64bit Ubuntu on my desktop. I chose 64bit because I do quite a bit of number crunching (Matlab/Fortran) and 64bit gives me some memory/speed advantage. But I agree with what others said: If working flash, Firefox plugins, audio/video codecs, etc. are first priority, x86 is the better choice. I got it all to work on my 64bit systems, but it requires some fiddling (Automatix for Ubuntu does a lot for you, but not all).
     
    cgle, Sep 22, 2007
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    I browse the Ubuntu forums a lot, and have found many posts stating that for general usage, 32 bit is a lot less hassle...
     
    gyuutan_power, Sep 22, 2007
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