Well This is my processor:
2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
Does this mean i should run a 64bit version of openSUSE?
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Yup.
Good luck.
swampdude wrote:
> Well This is my processor:
> 2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64
> 128 kilobyte primary memory cache
> 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
>
> Does this mean i should run a 64bit version of openSUSE?
>
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was that sarcastic or can i actually, and secondly is it worth it?
This dude said he had problems with java in 64bit and i use java alot.
And i only got 2gig of ram would 64bit be beneficial?
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No, it was serious. You have a 64-bit processor so the answer to your
question regarding if you can run 64-bit SUSE is ‘Yup.’ I would
regardless of the RAM you have, and I would also upgrade to four GB if
possible, but either way I run 64-bit if possible because I like it, and
I try to make sure it works for me so that it works for others (I like
pain and suffering, though I experience very little of it anymore with
64-bit software).
Yes, there may be some issues with Java, but I don’t have any. Most of
the time you can either get the 64-bit Java plugins or you can run
32-bit browsers and Java all together on a 64-bit system (x86_64 means
you can run 64-bit or 32-bit software natively).
Good luck.
swampdude wrote:
> was that sarcastic or can i actually, and secondly is it worth it?
>
> This dude said he had problems with java in 64bit and i use java alot.
>
> And i only got 2gig of ram would 64bit be beneficial?
>
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I had less pain with linux 64 bit bit than WinXP 64.
If you realise an app is 32 bit, just install the required software and it will run fine.
swampdude schrieb:
> Well This is my processor:
> 2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64
> 128 kilobyte primary memory cache
> 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
>
> Does this mean i should run a 64bit version of openSUSE?
Well, I don’t know about “should”, but (warning, pun) yes, you can.
Whether it’s worth the hassle depends on a lot of circumstances:
First, the amount of main memory (RAM) you have. If it’s more
than 2 gigabyte, go for 64 bit in order to be able to use it all.
If it’s substantially less, you may be better served with a 32 bit
system because everything’s a bit bigger on 64 bit and therefore
needs more RAM. Same holds if you are short on disk space.
Second, the kind of programs you’ll be running: if they do lots of
number crunching, a 64 bit system may be beneficial. If you need
certain plugins for your web browser, or certain proprietary
hardware drivers, which don’t exist in a 64 bit version, installing
a 32 bit version may be your only option.
There are other criteria but those are the most important ones.
HTH
T.