Author: Jamie Lokier Date: To: Oxfordshire Linux User Group Discussion List Subject: Re: [OxLUG] Best way to upgrade to 64 bit - and is it worth it?
Greg Matthews wrote: > >Do note that if you go all 64-bit then things like the flash-plugin in
> >your webbrowser tend to get a bit problematic.
>
> and with little or no perceptible gain for the user. If you have 64 bit
> hardware it /feels/ wrong to be running a 32 bit environment but its not
> like you're only using half the capacity. the only way you'll notice the
> difference of running a 64 bit userland is that some stuff doesnt work
> very well such as firefox plugins...
>
> Just another twist on the convoluted x86 evolution.
For most things a 64 bit kernel and 32 bit userspace environment is
probably the best combination. Good use of RAM, good speed, and it
can run the occasional 64-bit thing including 64-bit guest OS VMs when
you need it.
