Hi, I'm going to get a new desktop at work and was wondering whether it's worth moving to 64-bit.
It'll have 4Gb RAM, which should be enough for my work needs. Skype is an absolute must. I use the system for mostly browsing/ssh/thunderbird (managing a few dozens of remote CentOS 5 servers), I might want to have Windows in VMware/kvm/whatever and maybe a private virtual CentOS for testing. I found links like: http://blog.dipinkrishna.info/2009/10/how-to-install-skype-on-ubuntu-910.html (installing skype) and http://technologycrowd.com/2009/11/01/installing-64-bit-flash-player-in-ubuntu-9-10-karmic-koala/ (installing 64-bit flash) which look encouraging. What's the collective wisdom/experience on the list? Is it worth moving to 64-bit or should I stay away? I'd also like to move my home desktop to 64 bit when I get around to buy extra RAM (it's 2Gb now). Thanks, --Amos -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
