I'm running x86-64 bit FC 6 / 7 on a desktop and x86-64 Ubuntu 7.04 on a Laptop. Only problems I have had are Flash related. James Crawford > Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:44:27 -0700 > From: Joseph Sinclair > Subject: Re: 64 Bit Computing > To: Main PLUG discussion list > Message-ID: <4693A95B.6010307@stcaz.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I run 64-bit on some boxes. Java is no problem, the only thing I have trouble with is Flash. All of the Free drivers in the kernel are fully ported to x86_64. > The vast majority (around 95%) of the debian repositories are ported to x86_64 as well. I use Ubuntu for the most part, and it works quite well. > > About the only thing, besides Flash, that doesn't work is the occasional game. > Of course, none of the malware works, which makes it fun to use a 64-bit-only machine to browse the web, if you accidentally encounter malware, it usually provides pretty effects as it blows up ;-) > > ==Joseph++ > > gm5729 wrote: > >> > Hey all. Guys and gals :) >> > >> > I am wondering if any of you run a 64 bit environment on your >> > machines? I just purchased a Lenovo laptop dual core and am doing >> > research before I figure out what route I want to go with it. My >> > concern is that there will not be enough programs to support the 64 >> > bit environment along with drivers. Mainly I need printing through >> > CUPS. I know Java and Flash cause problems right now and are only >> > available 32 bit. I could do a chroot-jail to do 32 bit stuff but I >> > don't know if I want to go through the hassle. I run Debian Lenny on >> > my boxes. Comments? Advice? >> > >> > Gregory >> > --------------------------------------------------- >> > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > >> > > > --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss