PLUG-discuss Digest, Vol 25, Issue 29

[James crawford]

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 <plug-discussion at stcaz.net>
> Subject: Re: 64 Bit Computing
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> 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.
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> 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  ;-) 
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> ==Joseph++
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> gm5729 wrote:
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>> > Hey all. Guys and gals  :) 
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>> > 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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