the skinny on ubuntu 64 bit

Bellator · Dec 30, 2006, 09:33 PM

I'm a first time linux user, considering installing ubuntu linux. I have an AMD athlon 64 proc, and so I am wondering if I should install the 64 bit ubuntu or the regular one... my concern is whether I will have trouble finding 64 bit driver support? I looked and saw ATI has 64 bit linux drivers, but i'm not sure how widespread they are?

**temeteus82** · Dec 30, 2006, 10:34 PM

This should help you out.

http://wiki.cchtml.com/index.php/Ubu...allation_Guide

Bellator · Dec 30, 2006, 10:42 PM

?? that's just the install guide, it doesn't mention how widespread 64 bit driver support is for linux... all im wondering is if there is any downside to installing ubuntu 64bit

**temeteus82** · Dec 30, 2006, 11:04 PM

Sorry, heant write that it helps get your gfx card working... I'm using ubuntu 64-bit version and didn't have any driver problems...

Dec 30, 2006, 09:33 PM	#1
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	the skinny on ubuntu 64 bit I'm a first time linux user, considering installing ubuntu linux. I have an AMD athlon 64 proc, and so I am wondering if I should install the 64 bit ubuntu or the regular one... my concern is whether I will have trouble finding 64 bit driver support? I looked and saw ATI has 64 bit linux drivers, but i'm not sure how widespread they are?

Dec 30, 2006, 10:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
Bellator DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 0	?? that's just the install guide, it doesn't mention how widespread 64 bit driver support is for linux... all im wondering is if there is any downside to installing ubuntu 64bit