On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 5:06 AM, Gavin McCullagh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > also, are you saying i can install the i386 version of edubuntu on the > > amd dual core server? if so, i didn't know that. please confirm. > > perhaps that method is worth a try. > > That's exactly what I'm saying. This is for the same reason you can run > 32-bit windows on amd64 machines. My own opinion, for the moment, the is > that the 32-bit edubuntu system will probably suit most people better, > unless the size of your install dictates that 64-bit is necessary (eg you > need > 4GB ram). Basically, most people need FLASH and it's a real pain to > get working in 64-bit edubuntu. You may at some point want some other > proprietary apps too and chances are they need a 32-bit environment too. I strongly agree with Gavin. Running the 64 bit version is rather difficult. Flash is a bear, and the printer drivers I needed for a new Dell Color Laser were only available for 32 bit OS. If you need to use more than 4GB of memory with a 32bit install, you can install the server kernel: sudo apt-get install kernel-server Then update the images for your thin clients (not sure if it is necessary, but it won't hurt): sudo ltsp-update-kernel sudo ltsp-update-image Running 8GB on my 32 bit install. Charles -- edubuntu-users mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-users
