32 on 64?

[EnGorDiaz]

i know this is a stupid question but can i use the 32 bit version cus i really dont like all the crappy incapability issues with programs on 64

(i think i know the answer already to this but yeah just making sure)

[phenest]

Does no one do a search on this subject before posting? There must be 100's af threads all asking/saying the same thing.

Yes, you can run 32 bit on 64 bit architecture. But what 'issues' are you referring to? I only know of one: Java browser plugins.

[EnGorDiaz]

Does no one do a search on this subject before posting? There must be 100's af threads all asking/saying the same thing.

Yes, you can run 32 bit on 64 bit architecture. But what 'issues' are you referring to? I only know of one: Java browser plugins.

also opengl in games and stuff thats what i have heard theres some very big reviews on 64 describing the good and the bad

[phenest]

Are you referring to Linux games or Windows games (via Wine)? I've had no problem's with games at all.

[Rhubarb]

also opengl in games and stuff thats what i have heard theres some very big reviews on 64 describing the good and the bad

That's rubbish.
I've got 64bit Ubuntu 8.04 here, I'm running quake1-4, ET:QW, Nexuiz, sauerbraten, assault cube, world of padman, postal 2, and UT2004 fine with no problems
I can run quake 3 / sauerbraten / audiosurf / Portal in wine with no problems. 3D acceleration works fine.

I've got a 512MB geforce 7950 gfx card and all is well on my 64bit Ubuntu System.

Yes you can use the 32bit if you really want to, but why? You've got a 64bit CPU, why not use it all?

[Kilz]

i really dont like all the crappy incapability issues with programs on 64


Yet another misinformed and downright wrong statement. You have swallowed FUD hook line and sinker.

[Novega]

I also pulled half the sparkplug wires off my Ferrari...and only drive at the posted speed limit :p

[Sef]

also opengl in games and stuff thats what i have heard theres some very big reviews on 64 describing the good and the bad


Could you please specify what you software you are talking about? Otherwise as Kilz posted, what you are saying is just FUD.

[insane_alien]

opengl compiles for 64-bit no bother. never noticed anyproblems.

[EnGorDiaz]

well i got my new system everything works great under the 32 bit ubuntu

[EnGorDiaz]

Could you please specify what you software you are talking about? Otherwise as Kilz posted, what you are saying is just FUD.

oh well it doesnt matter now

[Bucky Ball]

well i got my new system everything works great under the 32 bit ubuntu

You haven't been reading the thread you started perhaps? Sunday drive if you want to, but you don't have to!

I also pulled half the sparkplug wires off my Ferrari...and only drive at the posted speed limit :razz:

[Idefix82]

Of course it does but it's probably slower than it could be. How much RAM do you have?

[Kilz]

oh well it doesnt matter now

Yes it does matter. I would like you to back up the statement you made with some facts.

i know this is a stupid question but can i use the 32 bit version cus i really dont like all the crappy incapability issues with programs on 64

This comment suggests there is something wrong with 64bit. Share with us the exact applications or we all know that none exist.

[Sef]

Re: 32 on 64?
Quote:
Originally Posted by EnGorDiaz http://ubuntuforums.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=5839687#post5839687)
oh well it doesnt matter now

Yes it does matter. I would like you to back up the statement you made with some facts.

Quote:
Originally Posted by EnGorDiaz http://ubuntuforums.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=5780946#post5780946)
i know this is a stupid question but can i use the 32 bit version cus i really dont like all the crappy incapability issues with programs on 64

This comment suggests there is something wrong with 64bit. Share with us the exact applications or we all know that none exist.


Since to OP has failed to back up what they say, this belongs in Recurring Discussions.

[Jouke74]

:lolflag: uh uh uh this belongs to useless discussions :lolflag:

(Sorry could not resist).

[EnGorDiaz]

:lolflag: uh uh uh this belongs to useless discussions :lolflag:

(Sorry could not resist).

i agree there