Jim Henderson wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:23:43 +0200, Ondřej Súkup wrote:
Not really, because it's not openSUSE-specific.
The actual download numbers for 32-bit openSUSE would be better guidance.
no , is same across whole world
If openSUSE users aren't downloading 32-bit in sufficient volume, that's the more useful measurement.
Personally, I don't care how many people around the world use 32-bit systems. I care about the number of people who use openSUSE who use 32- bit systems, and that number, according to Richard, has been shrinking, even though 13.x provides a 32-bit version.
The decline - and rate of decline - is the important measure. Supporting a 32-bit platform until nobody is using 32-bit platforms around the world is a demonstrably silly idea.
That said, though, if there's a group of users who want to continue to build a 32-bit version, that's cool. Let it be like the Pi versions, or the other non-official builds like Evergreen or the education version. That's what open source is all about.
Where do I/we start? It seems to be slightly different to both Evergreen and the education version as they are based on existing versions. (to my knowledge).
I got rid of my last 32-bit system many years ago. When I was laid off, I had to scrape together enough money to buy a laptop, and I bought a 64-bit system for a pretty good price. I wouldn't say I was in poverty, but I certainly had to watch every penny I spent.
Apologies, I may be stepping on somebodys toes, but it's really not so much about running on real 32-bit hardware. The 32-bit-only hardware _is_ dying, but it doesn't mean the software has to die too. For the purpose of this discussion, perhaps we ought to focus on running 32-bit systems on 64-bit hardware. (that's my current focus any way). -- Per Jessen, Zürich (24.6°C) http://www.hostsuisse.com/ - dedicated server rental in Switzerland. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org