Intel copied the specs setup by AMD for their processors. 64 will run on either.
Running a 64 bit OS may have some issues with plugins/codecs. Specificaly flash. The 64 bit flash alpha is actually really really good. Especially considering its alpha. Other then plugin/codec issues you should not notice a difference between te 64/32 bit versions on the surface. 64 will give you full access to the processor for performance needs. However if you are not actually using apps that take advancetage of that... again you won't notice the difference on the surface. For internet/email 64 bit is overkill for most users. 32 is less hassle. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Jeff Lasman <[email protected]> wrote: > Regarding my new desktop machine I mentioned the other day, using an > Intel Q8200 quad processor ... > > Will 64-bit Ubuntu run on this Intel processor? Or does it require an > AMD processor? I'd like to know which one to download <smile>. > > Thanks! > > Jeff > -- > Jeff Lasman, Nobaloney Internet Services > P.O. Box 52200, Riverside, CA 92517 > Our jplists address used on lists is for list email only > voice: +1 951 643-5345, or see: > "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html"; > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >
