32bit is dead
flash works perfectly (linux vs windows aside) in 64bit and has done for
ages.
by default the gpl flash is installed, youll just need to install the
nonfree adobe flash package and use update-alternatives to make sure its
selected as your flash plugin.
any archaic and annoying nonfree apps like skype which arent 64bit yet
can still be run in amd64, just have to install a few 32bits to support
them.
/rant
Dean
Amos Shapira wrote:
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
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