Linux – Ubuntu 64-bit vs 32-bit

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Is it worth installing the Ubuntu 9.10 64-bit version over the 32-bit x86 version? I will get the ability to address more than 4 GB of memory, but other than that, how does the 64-bit version fare in terms of performance and stability?

Best Answer

You might want to read an article from AMD: Myth and facts about 64-bit Linux

Conclusion from the article:

Use a 64-bit system and stick to the compat layer if you have the need of running certain 32-bit applications.

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