Re: 32 or 64??

Dotan Cohen wrote:
We've covered that you can install and use 32-bit flash and 32-bit
applications in 64-bit linux.

If you're already doing that then why 64-bit to begin with?

Having more than 4GB is a good reason. Plus, compilers can use
SSE and other stuff that the 32bit architecture may or may not have.

Now tell me, what advantage does 64 bit have? Sure, a user _might_not_
have any problems with 64 bit, but then again he might. Why take that
risk when 32 bit works fine?
You're being somewhat ignorant here, we've already said why one is
better than the other for both sides.
32-bit is safe, but lacks things 64-bit can do. Address 4 gigs
properly among other previously posted things.
Just having a working system is easy. Making something just work is
Ubuntu's slogan, so choose 32-bit.
Not really a problem, the OP asked for opinions and facts, we provided
them. 64-bit users have used fact and also want the user to move
forward. Some 32-bit advocates have used fear to push the 32-bit onto
them instead of just facts and pushing a user to move forward.

For certain wide definitions of "fear". 32-bit has a higher chance of
getting one's applications installed with no hassle. That is a
definite advantage, especially on a distro like Ubuntu.

You have admitted your experience with 64 bit is dated. You should
try to gain experience with the current stuff before you have an opinion.

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