i386 vs amd64

[cquigley]

Hi Everyone-

I am new to linux and have a very basic question. I installed ubuntu jaunty ver. i386.

Works fine, just can install any apps and can't connect to internet, which I'm working on.

I have a acer aspire 5100 with a amd turion64. I installed the 32 bit ver. because that what my vista was. After reading, sounds like i386 is for intel processors. Is this true?

Secondly, if I installing the wrong version how do I install a 32 bit ver. for amd processor.

wondering if I did install jaunty for intel on my amd if this is causing my internet problems and constantly getting stuck with dependency warning which won't go away.

PLease let me know.

thx

[Mike'sHardLinux]

Hello.

No worries. The 32 bit version is for Intel AND AMD processors. The "AMD64" version is for AMD AND Intel processors that are 64 bit. I do not think it is possible to install the 64 bit version on a 32 bit processor.

I am running the AMD64 version on my Intel e6400 right now. runs great!

[cquigley]

cool, thanks