i hv Core 2 Duo processor and 2 GB memory on my notebook and i m going to have a fresh install for opensuse 11.1. From opensuse website, it says for my spec, I should go with 64 bit version. What is the plus minus of 32 bit and 64 bit?? Should I go with 64 bit?? Could 64 bit runs Compiz?
I wouldn't bother. I've recently switched my external servers from 64bit to 32bit - it saved me quite a bit of memory. My workstation is 64bit for now, but I'll most probably also re-install that with 32bit.
I have yet to see a compelling reason to move to 64-bit (ie I still use 32-bit). The primary reasons I stick with 32-bit are: - multimedia (w32codecs for example) - browser plugins - gaming (Wine/Cedega particularly) In all 3 cases, 32 bit libs are required. It is possible to install 32 bit libs into a 64-bit install, but it quickly becomes VERY messy because of all the dependencies. I tried it for a while, but gave up on it as a bad idea until 64-bit versions of the bits I want/need are readily available. On a server... it makes sense... on a home/desktop computer it's not so useful. C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org