Ubuntu and the future of 32bit

[Valtam]

Ubuntu having discussion over whether to keep 32bit or not...

https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu...39420.html

[Valtam]

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

[N4RPS]

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

[rokytnji]

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.

[Valtam]

Ubuntu dropping 32-bit packages - https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resour...story=8421

FAQ - https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/i386-arch...10/11263/2

[newtusmaximus]

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.

[Valtam]

Change of heart, kind of lol - https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2019/06/ubun...2-bit-apps

[Artim]

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.

[torreydale]

I'm not a gamer, but I'm glad it's happening for the sake of desktop Linux.

[Jocklad]

I'm not a gamer, but I'm glad it's happening for the sake of desktop Linux.

Ditto