Re: Should I install 64bit?
Originally Posted by
Carterclan
I am currently running Ubuntu 12.04 32bit my system specs are as follows:
Processor AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ × 2
Memory 3.0 GiB DDR2 800 MHz ( PC2-6400 )
GPU Asus ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GB DDR3 650MHz
My question is seeing as I only have 3 gig of ram would I benefit at all by installing 64bit Ubuntu?
Carter-
Before you do the switch, check out 64-bit driver support for your hardware. If you are a linux newbie-it can be a real pain to install some hardware. Brother and Canon MFC printers were a real challenge, as were some tv cards.
Most 32 bit drivers are install-able in 64-bit systems, but there are lots of hoops to go through, not for a faint-hearted newbie.
I love my 64-bit system with 16gb ram, but I'm a glutton for punishment and enjoy the hardware challenge.
Tony.
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