Keep in mind 64-bit binaries tend to be larger than their 32-bit counterparts since integers and pointers are twice as large. If you have both images and want to play around, dual-boot both and see what you get!
On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Jack Chastain <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Sean! > I pulled down the 32-bit version as well - just in case. I suppose being > curious, I will load up the 64 bit first, just to see what it looks like. I > will probably just load the 32 bit for general use if that will be more > functional for him. > > This will be my first "new" system basically born with Linux - so I am > pretty excited about it. Good thing that he spends the day in school, and I > work from home - I will get a chance or two to play with the system myself. > > JC > > > > 2009/3/16 Sean Dague <[email protected]> > >> Jack Chastain wrote: >> > Greetings, group. >> > I just purchased a new Dell for my younger son and will be installing >> Linux >> > on it when it arrives (I was able to find ONE desktop system with FreeDOS >> at >> > no charge, and will be just replacing that when it shows up). This is the >> > system: >> > >> http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/e510_nseries?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs >> > >> > The CPU is listed as: "Intel Core2 Duo processor E7400". I searched this >> a >> > bit and it appears (thought I am not at all certain) to be a 64-bit CPU. >> > >> > I downloaded Ubuntu 8.10 last night, but this morning noted the file name >> is >> > "Ubuntu-8.10-desktop-amd64.iso" >> > >> > That "amd" part concerns me. >> > >> > Two questions for anyone: Is this CPU in need of the 64-bit or 32-bit >> Ubuntu >> > package, and if 64-bit, is the above listed file appropriate? >> > >> > (It is really weird - Dell's first page for Open Source systems shows a >> > desktop system with Ubuntu all over it, but they presently only sell >> > Ubuntu-loaded laptops. Sigh.) >> > >> > I will also take any alternate advice on the "proper" Linux for this >> system. >> >> It will actually run either 64bit or 32bit, so you get to choose which >> one you want. Unless the system has >= 4GB of Ram, I tend to recommend >> people run 32bit, a few things are still simpler. 64bit will give you >> performance boots in a few areas, but can add a little complexity with >> things like browser plugins. >> >> You downloaded the 64bit iso, which will work fine on that machine. >> amd64 is the architecture name Ubuntu uses for 64bit, x86_64 arch was >> developed by AMD and licensed back by Intel, the 64bit implementations >> by both vendors are equivalent as far as any mere mortal is concerned. >> The Ubuntu/Debian folks use the amd64 naming convention because of that. >> >> -Sean >> >> -- >> __________________________________________________________________ >> >> Sean Dague Mid-Hudson Valley >> sean at dague dot net Linux Users Group >> http://dague.net http://mhvlug.org >> >> There is no silver bullet. Plus, werewolves make better neighbors >> than zombies, and they tend to keep the vampire population down. >> __________________________________________________________________ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org >> http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug >> Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium >> Mar 7 - Web Hack-a-thon - SUNY Newpaltz >> Apr 1 - EC2 and Cloud Computer >> May 6 - TBD >> > > > > -- > Eschew obfuscation and pompous prolixity. > > Light a man a fire, he is warm for the night. > Light a man afire, he is warm for the rest of his life. > _______________________________________________ > Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org > http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug > Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium > Mar 7 - Web Hack-a-thon - SUNY Newpaltz > Apr 1 - EC2 and Cloud Computer > May 6 - TBD > _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Mar 7 - Web Hack-a-thon - SUNY Newpaltz Apr 1 - EC2 and Cloud Computer May 6 - TBD
