Re: Switching to amd64 - is it worth it?
On Mon, Jan 22, 2007 at 09:33:37AM -0500, Juergen Fiedler wrote:
>
> This is not really a problem as such, merely a request for input and
> interesting anecdotes: I am currently running an x86 sid on a Sempron
> based machine. On one hand, I am happy with it because just about
> everything I could ever need installs without a problem; on the other
> hand, it feels like a waste not to run an amd64 kernel.
>
> I have used this very machine with an amd64 kernel under Gentoo, but
> it was a bit of a hassle: I do like things like Flash or the Java
> plugin and while I managed to get all of them to run, it did turn out
> to be a bit of a hassle to figure out what compatibility libraries to
> use and to get everything to cooperate nicely with the 64-bit
> libraries.
>
> I don't do anything that needs vast computing power - I mostly use
> that machine for web browsing, email and the occasional movie, all of
> which works quite nicely with the x86 kernel and libraries. Is there
> any good reason to switch to an amd64 kernel and if so, would I be
> setting myself up for major headaches?
>
Hi Juergen
I run Etch amd64 on my Athlon. I figured it'd be a waste not to. On
the other hand, I'm on dial-up so disable flash anyway. Javascript in
the web browser works fine. I haven't run into anything that needs the
32-bit stuff so don't have a chroot.
I watch DVDs using VLC. It great. I don't know how it would be under
32-bit.
My vote would be: if you need flash and the 32-bit libs/chroot/or
whatever it is doesn't work for you, then go with i386. Otherwise, go
with amd64.
Doug.
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