Should I try Gutsy 64?

[hellmet]

I'm gonna get a PC based on 64bit Athlon in a couple of days. I never had a 64 bit before. I heard that 64 bit versions are really not the best to use, and that people install the regular version on their systems instead for better compatibility.
I need to know if this is correct. If yes, is the situation any better with Gutsy? If I install the regular 32 bit version, does it mean I won't be able to utilise the CPU's power fully?

[PurposeOfReason]

If you want to get 64bit opinions, listen to 64bit users who actually gave it a shot. I'm running 64bit 7.04. I tried Gutsy for a while but went back just because I messed up my install and decided I didn't need Gutsy yet. I have flash AND java working perfectly and everything that would matter for 64bit, is 64bit. Once you know what's up, you'll have no problems.

[Spr0k3t]

Running 64bit here as well. Java and Flash work fine. The only compatibility problems you will have are from applications with closed source binaries. Everything else works as it should.

[Dark Aspect]

I'm gonna get a PC based on 64bit Athlon in a couple of days. I never had a 64 bit before. I heard that 64 bit versions are really not the best to use, and that people install the regular version on their systems instead for better compatibility.
I need to know if this is correct. If yes, is the situation any better with Gutsy? If I install the regular 32 bit version, does it mean I won't be able to utilise the CPU's power fully?
Hi

I use Ubuntu 7.04 64-bit and I have few issues.The first is Flash while there are several work arounds there is no easy way to install it.You have to use nspluginwrapper for Flash or install 32-bit Firefox.

Read This for more info related to 64-bit Flash (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AMD64/FirefoxAndPlugins?highlight=%28amd64%29)

Second is the N64 emulator,I can only use it in dynamic recompiler mode.Which caused a lot of slow down in some games.Getlibs (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=474790) works great for Cedega and most 32-bit applications.Bottom line I have not had a problem with 64-bits.

[PurposeOfReason]

Hi

I use Ubuntu 7.04 64-bit and I have few issues.The first is Flash while there are several work arounds there is no easy way to install it.You have to use nspluginwrapper for Flash or install 32-bit Firefox.

Read This for more info related to 64-bit Flash (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/AMD64/FirefoxAndPlugins?highlight=%28amd64%29)

Second is the N64 emulator,I can only use it in dynamic recompiler mode.Which caused a lot of slow down in some games.Getlibs (http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=474790) works great for Cedega and most 32-bit applications.Bottom line I have not had a problem with 64-bits.
You're lying about the flash part. Kilz made a sript that just by clicking run, you're fine. In 7.10 you can get it in synaptic.

[Dark Aspect]

ignorance not lying,sorry I thought you had to use nspluginwrapper.I did actually.

[hellmet]

Excellent.. Can't wait for my computer and ubuntu 7.10 :D .. Pretty excited..

[misfitpierce]

I love 64 bit. Never 32 bit again... You can run 32 bit programs by foring architecture which you can google for a guide. Most programs 99% come in 64 bit as well as 32 bit now. Try it... Great speed enhancement.

[thisllub]

I am running 64 bit Debian Etch based 64 Studio here and everything works except VirtualBox. That doesn't like the lowlatency kernel.

[nonewmsgs]

64-Bit has really come along way. it is now in the position where i would recommend it to anyone who can use it as the preferred version. cheers to all those who helped make this possible.

[Paqman]

ignorance not lying,sorry I thought you had to use nspluginwrapper.I did actually.

You do, but if you get Flash from Synaptic the wrapper is a dependency, and thus installed automatically.

[tom-ubuntu]

I will give it a try aswell, or again. Feisty did not really work for me; it actually crashed heavily. And as I needed a computer asap, I did not have the time to play around with.

But I am pretty sure, Gutsy will work fine in 64bit. I am really looking forward to it. It looks fantastic. Can't wait to get my hands dirty with it :)