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Grant wrote: |
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> I'm putting together a new system and I'm considering going 64-bit. |
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> Is the benefit of such a system pretty much speed? What are the |
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> drawbacks of using a 64-bit system with Gentoo? |
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> - Grant |
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Some stuff is not available for the 64 bit arch, for example you have to |
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use a 32 bit firefox if you want to use flash. On the other hand, i |
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recently installed a 64 bit gentoo and it runs very well!, nevertheless, |
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i dont now if the speed increase is precisely enormous compared with a |
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32 bit system. |
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hope it helps |
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Rafael |
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