hyperdude111
December 23rd, 2008, 02:16 PM
This xmas i will be getting a new pc. This pc will have the AMD Athlon 64x2 processor. The pc comes packaged with vista...but i prefer linux so i was going to install linux mint which is ubuntu with a nice theme and some extra software.
The problem is that the pc is 64 bit. I am not sure what to do. Should I:
a) Install 32 bit mint as it suports 64
b) Install 64 bit mint
To make my decision i need to know if running the 32bit system on 64bit hardware means i can run all 32bit software on my box? Or would i still need the 64 bit version.
Are there any advantages to using 64bit linux or 32bit.
Finally If this makes a difference, I will not need the 64bit for the 4GB + ram as I only have 2GB and The pc comes pre-packaged with vista 32bit does that mean it will support all 32bit apps.
The link to all the specs is here " http://www.johnlewis.com/230493772/Product.aspx "
Thanks
-Hyper-
The problem is that the pc is 64 bit. I am not sure what to do. Should I:
a) Install 32 bit mint as it suports 64
b) Install 64 bit mint
To make my decision i need to know if running the 32bit system on 64bit hardware means i can run all 32bit software on my box? Or would i still need the 64 bit version.
Are there any advantages to using 64bit linux or 32bit.
Finally If this makes a difference, I will not need the 64bit for the 4GB + ram as I only have 2GB and The pc comes pre-packaged with vista 32bit does that mean it will support all 32bit apps.
The link to all the specs is here " http://www.johnlewis.com/230493772/Product.aspx "
Thanks
-Hyper-