On Thu, 3 Mar 2011, Rich Shepard wrote:
> What decision criteria should be applied to deciding to use a 64-bit
> distribution version rather than a 32-bit version?
1. Do you need clean access to more than 4 GB RAM? (I don't consider
PAE "clean" access.)
2. Does the system in question need to be in production past 3:14 am
on Jan 19, 2038?
If you answer "yes" to either of those questions, then 64-bit is the
only way to go.
Otherwise, either will suffice. I've had really good luck with 64-bit
installations on servers and occasional-use laptops, but I haven't had
a use-every-day Linux workstation in several years (though that will
change within the next three months).
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Paul Heinlein <> [email protected] <> http://www.madboa.com/
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