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    Basic question: Core2Duo processors - 32 bit or 64 bit install ?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by wearetheborg, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Should I install 32 bit or 64 bit linux on core2duo processor systems ?
    What if the chipset is like that in thinkpad T60 ? I heard the chipset could only support upto 3GB of ram, something to do with 32 bits..
     
    wearetheborg, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    I'd go with 32 bit.
     
    Thomas, Jun 12, 2008
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    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    64-bit flash problem and all that, I would go with 32-bit too.
     
    f4ding, Jun 12, 2008
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    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    I thought you can use the 32-bit drivers on a 64-bit install. And if that's the case why not use the 64-bit on a C2D?
     
    steve p, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. wearetheborg

    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Will the 64bit OS be faster ? By how much more so ?
     
    wearetheborg, Jun 12, 2008
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    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    When I had Vista 64, I ran 32 bit IE so I didn't have those problems....can you do the same with 32 bit FF? But, I would go with 32 bit myself.
     
    theZoid, Jun 12, 2008
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    srunni Notebook Deity

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    Definitely do 32 bit. There's no real advantage to 64 bit for the average home user, and you'll just run into a bunch of software incompatibilities.
     
    srunni, Jun 12, 2008
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    For now i'd stick with 32bit and think about switching in a year or so, but for now just use 32bit.
     
    Gintoki, Jun 12, 2008
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