Is 64 bit Fedora OK? With which CPU?

[Sam Varshavchik]

dondi_2006 writes:

> Hello,
> 
> I have to buy a new PC for my desktop. I want to run
> Fedora on it, because I already know it well from University.
> But I am not sure if it is OK to go with a 64 bit CPU or stick
> to 32 bit ones.
> 
> What are right now, if any, the limits I encounter in using
> Fedora or FOSS in general, if I buy a 64 bit CPU?

Mostly it's lack of non-free binary-only browser plugins.  No 64 bit 
versions of Flash, dancing monkeys, etc.  There is a 64bit build of Java, 
but no java browser plugin.


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