-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Philipp Thomas <philipp.thomas@t-link.de>

On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:43:53 -0700, joe wrote:

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You're much more likely to have success resolving any driver issues on the 32-bit install.

That's just not true! The only case where a 64 bit Linux can be a problem is when you need to use a binary only driver and the manufacturer doesn't supply it. My experience shows that open source drivers are mostly just as bad or good on a 32 bit Linux as they are on a 64 bit one.

So if a driver doesn't work under 64 bit Linux chances are very low it'll suddenly start to work as a 32 bit version.

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Thanks to all who responded so far. I really want to try 64 bit again in the future. I dont know enough about it to tell the difference right now. I don't run a lot of media apps or high graphics apps. BTW, i "re-installed - ran make, make install for the RT61- one more time and it came back. Something was suddenly interfering with it. I am now responding o this email under 10.2 using the ralink card so Phillip appears to be right. I am just no sure if down the road, I will encounter issues. I know everyone has an opinion, so let's not go there. I just think I want to go back to 32 bit, as most of my experience has been with it. I am not a techie by training, I am a physician, so I'm not as savvy as most. Again, thanks to all. --Keith -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org