[GLLUG] question about 32 bit vs 64 bit Ubuntu 12.04

[Karl Schuttler]

Hi Troy,

It really depends on your current computer specs. If you have a multicore
processor or more than 4GB ram installed, moving to 64 bit could speed
things up.



On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 2:04 PM, STeve Andre' <andres at msu.edu> wrote:

>  On 02/05/13 13:59, Troy wrote:
>
>   Presently I am running 32 bit Ubuntu 12.04. I was wondering if it is
> possible, with my current processor and motherboard, to speed up the
> execution of 12.04. Thanks and stay warm... troy
>
>
> 73 de w8tcc, troy -.-
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>  You want as much memory as you can stuff  (and afford) in the
> machine.  That  is the single best thing you can possibly do, with
> the next being getting a solid state disk.
>
> Moving to the 64bit world isn't going to help in terms of speed.
> Others can tell you what the difference is, between the two
> versions.
>
> --STeve Andre'
> (wb8wsf   en72)
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