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free 64 bit linux

Mar 20, 2005 11:11PM PST

i am new t linux, but not to computers. i recently build a pc with the x64 intel 640 processor. i am looking for a free, 64 bit, linux gui to use. any suggestions?

specs:
intel 640
1 gig a-data ram
80 gb sata hitachi deskstar
all-in-wonder x600 pro
ecs pf21 m/b

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I gotta ask...
Mar 20, 2005 11:26PM PST

With google.com and how much Linux has proliferated, can I ask how you couldn't find one?

KNOPPIX64 was fun to boot to see if your machine is ready.

Bob

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re: i gotta ask
Mar 21, 2005 11:21PM PST

i have done plenty of searching of my own, but i figured nothing beats personal experience with technology, especially an operating system. thanks for the advice though...i will look into knoppix64.

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(NT) (NT) The other I use is Suse 9.2...
Mar 22, 2005 8:42AM PST
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Is there a difference?
Mar 22, 2005 9:18AM PST

Bob, is there a noticable difference between the 32bit and 64bit version of SuSE 9.2.

If yes, is it significant

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Can you ask for...
Mar 22, 2005 9:34AM PST

A more concrete example of what's better?

The browser and office apps don't show it... Video editing does.

Bob

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I mean...
Mar 22, 2005 9:38AM PST

Is there a difference in Bootloading times, Compiling, program start-ups, etc.

Also, Is there any BAD things about 64bit SuSE not present in 32.

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I think so.
Mar 22, 2005 9:41AM PST

But be assured I will not perform any benchmarks.

Bob

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Thats not it !!
Mar 22, 2005 11:42AM PST

I'm not asking for any benchmarks Bob. I just want to know, throughout your Linux(64) experience, if there a any significant speed\performance difference between 32 and 64.

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(NT) (NT) I think so.
Mar 22, 2005 8:02PM PST