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Author: Phil Simpson
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To: Main PLUG discussion list
New-Topics: Saw this on Ubuntu
Subject: Re: 64 Bit Computing
You can run the 32 bit flash plugin in 64 bit firefox using
nspluginwrapper.

-phil

On Jul 10, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Mike Garfias <> wrote:

> Most of my boxes at work are 64bit, my fileserver at home is running
> 64bit ppc.
>
> You don't need to run a chroot jail to run 32bit apps. install the
> ia32-libs and it'll work with minimal issues.
> See this url for more info: http://www.debian-administration.org/
> articles/534
>
> Also, java is available in both 32bit and 64bit variants from debian.
>
> On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:16 AM, 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
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