should I go for 64bit version of Fedora 11 ?

[Suvayu Ali]

On Wednesday 04 November 2009 04:49 AM, John Austin wrote:
> On Wed, 2009-11-04 at 07:43 -0500, David wrote:
>> On 11/4/2009 6:14 AM, Tim wrote:
>>> On Thu, 2009-11-05 at 03:58 +1100, Roger wrote:
>>>> Were I in your position I would opt for 32 bit install the software
>>>> and just 'use' the computer.  In truth you probably will install 64
>>>> bit and all the discussion is merely opinions.
>>>
>
>>
>>
>> When I built my first x86_64 box several years ago I immediately
>> installed an x86_64 Fedora OS and software. With the needed x86 software
>> and libraries mixed in as dealt with by the Fedora system. I never
>> 'fought' the system. Whatever 'Fedora' wanted to do I did. I have had
>> none of the problems that some have mentioned. None. Ever.
>>
>> You bought the hardware why not use it?
>>
>>
> +1
>
> Very few problems with 64 bit over 5 years

I have had zero problems with 64 bit over the last yr or so, apart from 
skype. But thats a completely different story :). So I would say, go for 
64 bit if u don't use any proprietary software like skype which doesn't 
behave well on a 64 bit system.

my 2 cents
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Suvayu

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