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Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Valtam - 07-11-2016
Ubuntu having discussion over whether to keep 32bit or not...
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2016-June/039420.html
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Valtam - 07-11-2016
If it goes ahead, we'll keep the LTS base, which means LL 4.x series would be 64bit only. It'll be 2018 then, seems like a good time to do it. I for one, will not miss maintaining 2 distros within a distro
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - N4RPS - 07-12-2016
Hello!
One can get 64-bit machines used for chump change now, so it's just as well, I suppose. I am only buying 64-bit machines for resale these days, so I test 'em with a 64-bit LL LiveUSB. If it tells me it won't run a 64-bit OS, I leave it on the shelf.
The GF's lappy died recently, so I found her a replacement with 2 GB RAM and a good battery for $20. Slapped her HD into it, and life goes on.
On the desktop front, I picked up a Core Duo Dell Vostro the other day with 2 GB RAM and 250 GB SATA drive for $10 at a thrift store the other day. Wouldn't come on properly, but the parts alone were worth more than that, so I bought it anyway.
After I sicked the leaf blower on it to blow out the dust bunnies, it worked perfectly! Added 2 more GB RAM, so it will run LL nicely.
Blessed beyond belief!
73 DE N4RPS
Rob
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - rokytnji - 07-12-2016
There are other choices than ubuntu to run 32 bit so I just roll with choices. I run 32 bit on a I5 with 8 gig of ram with a modern kernel 32 bit
kernel.
Code:
harry@biker:~
$ uname -a
Linux biker 4.2.1-antix.2-686-pae #7 SMP PREEMPT Fri Oct 2 00:01:14 EEST 2015 i686 GNU/Linux
harry@biker:~So if Ubuntu walks out on 32 bit. I have choices still.
Code:
harry@biker:~
$ cat /etc/*release*
DISTRIB_ID=antiX
DISTRIB_RELEASE=15
DISTRIB_CODENAME=jessie
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="antiX 15"
PRETTY_NAME="Debian GNU/Linux 8 (jessie)"
NAME="Debian GNU/Linux"
VERSION_ID="8"
VERSION="8 (jessie)"
ID=debian
HOME_URL="http://www.debian.org/"
SUPPORT_URL="http://www.debian.org/support"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://bugs.debian.org/"Never sweat the small stuff. So later on you can pet the small sweaty stuff.
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Valtam - 06-19-2019
Ubuntu dropping 32-bit packages - https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=showheadline&story=8421
FAQ - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/i386-architecture-will-be-dropped-starting-with-eoan-ubuntu-19-10/11263/2
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - newtusmaximus - 06-20-2019
I switched my Fuji V3405 over to Debian 9 xcfe + nonfree ( for wifi board drivers ) some time ago. Runs very well. 2 GB RAM Core duo, Circa 12 years old now and still sweet as a nut.
Previously used LL2.8 with ease. However started to struggle with LL3.2.
LL is superb for converting from Windows to Linux. Once transition has been made -regained personal comfort level, switching to Debian xcfe is not a great change. My 2c worth
Not sure for how long Debian will keep developing 32 bit.Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Valtam - 06-25-2019
Change of heart, kind of lol - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/ubuntu-reverses-decision-will-now-support-32-bit-apps
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Artim - 06-25-2019
That "change of heart" sounds like they were dragged to it, kicking and screaming. And their official statement includes a warning that these libraries are "untested" and risky.
I wonder if Canonical is content to leave desktop computing to it's "flavors" and derivatives, while it focuses on the more profitable server market, especially in advance of their IPO.
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - torreydale - 06-26-2019
I'm not a gamer, but I'm glad it's happening for the sake of desktop Linux.
Re: Ubuntu and the future of 32bit - Jocklad - 06-26-2019
(06-26-2019, 12:50 PM)torreydale link Wrote: I'm not a gamer, but I'm glad it's happening for the sake of desktop Linux.Ditto