Im Finally Done.. General Inquiry

[HarshReality]

Ok, Im finally fed up.. Bill is going the way of the dinosaur.

Ive dabbled with Ubuntuon and off for a long time and finally did a complete transition on my laptop. Taking a poll of what I do and dont in Windblows Ive determined it can all be done in Linux so Im going over for good.

Here is my question.. (yes, I have no doubt it will sound noobish).

Can I install x32 and then install a x64 kernel for my system. If so can somebody detail process. Only reason I ask is the 4G barrier with memory on x32 and I notice the application issues with x64 installations.. so I figure if all the apps are x32 I shouldnt have an issue. Of course feel free to tell me my thinking is completely wrong...

Anyway, soon as I get an answer I plan on shifting later tonight.. forever.

[oldos2er]

What "application issues"? I've been running Ubuntu x86_64 for quite awhile now, and haven't noticed any issues to speak of. You might want to ask this question in the 64-bit forum as I can't say if what you're asking for is feasible or not.

[sdennie]

If the only reason you want the 64bit kernel is the 4GB memory limit, have a look at this thread which explains your options in more detail: Ubuntu with 4GB+ of memory

[aysiu]

Why don't you explain the "application issues" you're anticipating? There may be simple workarounds for those.

[blazercist]

you could use 32 bit ubuntu with PAE? support and itll work with 4GB+ if im not mistaken.

[Titan8990]

PAE will only work if your board supports it.

[HarshReality]

I went ahead with the 64bit. Previously there were some applications that just wouldnt function in the 64bit (I wont drag this on be details). Since there have cleary been a few improvements

Running like a champ at 29C woohoo!