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

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

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 Smile

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

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.

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

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

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 Smile

Not sure for how long Debian will keep developing 32 bit.

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

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.

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

(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

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