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enochpc
July 13th, 2011, 09:35 PM
What issues are there with 64 bit? I have done some research, but while there has been some mention of issues I can't seem to find any posts listing them. My desktop is currently running Maverick 32 bit, and I would like to upgrade to 64 bit. I have 4gb ram and 768 mb video ram, and conky only lists 2.74gb when queried. I would like to be able to address all memory so I can run Windows in Virtualbox, but my current install runs well.

Any help is appreciated.

oldos2er
July 13th, 2011, 09:42 PM
I don't have issues with 64-bit Ubuntu; I've been running it for three years.

You will have to do a clean install to get 64-bit; as far as I know there's no way to simply upgrade from 32-bit.

lykwydchykyn
July 13th, 2011, 09:44 PM
The only problem I had was installing some 32bit RPM files I needed at work. Otherwise it's been smooth sailing for me since I went 64 last year.

enochpc
July 13th, 2011, 10:49 PM
Thanks for the input, that's nice to know. I have a 1.5 tb Hard drive on the way from Newegg, I think when that arrives I will do a clean install and give it a shot.