[PLUG] 32-bit vs. 64-bit: Decision Criteria

[Rich Shepard]

On Thu, 3 Mar 2011, Paul Heinlein wrote:

> 1. Do you need clean access to more than 4 GB RAM? (I don't consider
>   PAE "clean" access.)
> 2. Does the system in question need to be in production past 3:14 am
>   on Jan 19, 2038?

   No. No.

> Otherwise, either will suffice. I've had really good luck with 64-bit
> installations on servers and occasional-use laptops, but I haven't had a
> use-every-day Linux workstation in several years (though that will change
> within the next three months).

   That's what I thought, Paul. I was curious and waiting for a 729M file to
download so I thought to check my understanding.

Many thanks,

Rich