Re: 32 versus 64 bit reading list suggestions

[deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>]

Andrew Cater wrote:

> Potentially zero difference - until the 32 bit browser just isn't there
> any more / isn't patched. This is the sort of question that the debian-cd
> team are also pondering: as the years go on, it is harder and harder to
> justify 32 bit software at least for the x86 architecture. There are
> already problems with some software that just won't build well in a 32 bit
> environment.

this would be unfortunate because I am sure there is enough 32bit hardware
out there still working quite well - like mine Geode based firewall - it is
running since 2008.
I am sure even if debian drops the support of 32bit something else will take
it over.