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
I've been running 64 bit since 9.04 so I can use the same repos as my
TV. (cache the updates)
Seems to be fine in every day use now that flash is out for it.
Haven't used skype much but as I recall it seemed to work ok.
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