> > If you are buying secondhand or very low down, this question could be > > discussed, otherwise 64bit is what you get. > > Aren't there still problems with some applications, plugins for Firefox, > binary drivers for graphics adapters?
It depends on how you define problems. You can run a complete 32bit install of openSUSE on a 64 bit system and it works without any issues. You can also run a complete 64 bit install of openSUSE... but... this may be where you have heard of problems. Certain plugins and media codecs are only available in 32 bit. This means you have to install and run some 32 bit libraries and applications if you are running a 64 bit install. It is possible, and depending on your needs may or may not be a problem for you. There is no harm (and barely any significant performance difference for most general computer use in my experience) to install a 32bit Linux install on a 64 bit computer... and then no issues with 32bit codecs, and certain 32bit binary drivers that and even applications you may want to use. C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
