PSA: Ubuntu 19.10 to end x86 32-bit support

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Author: Matthew Crews
Date:  
To: Main PLUG discussion list
Subject: PSA: Ubuntu 19.10 to end x86 32-bit support
For those that haven't seen it, Ubuntu 19.10 and derivatives are going
to end official x86 32-bit support. This is not just the end of 32-bit
ISOs though; they are also removing ALL 32-bit packages from their repos.

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-announce/2019-June/000245.html

This will have serious ramifications for those that use Ubuntu and want
to use 32-bit software, device drivers, and the like.

For now the best options appear to be:

1. Run your software in a VM, chroot, snap, or container
2. Stay on Ubuntu 18.04 or earlier and do not upgrade
3. Use a different OS altogether.

I'm opting to phase Ubuntu out completely personally.

-Matt

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