Re: [Sheflug] Google Prepping 64-bit browser for Linux

[Robin Wood <robin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard Ibbotson wrote:
> Hello there
>
> Might interest a few people out there....
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS6592807853.html?kc=rss
>
> "  Google's Chromium project announced it is working on its first 64-
> bit version of its Chrome web browser, which will will arrive first on 
> Linux. Meanwhile, Linux is increasingly driving development of 64-bit 
> software -- simply because Linux power users are demanding it, says an 
> industry blog. "
>
> I've been using 64-bit desktop Linux for two years.  It was a bit 
> wobbly at first but it's rock solid now.  Don't know about Chromium as 
> a web browser though.  It's still in its earlier stages and might not 
> be what you want for everyday use.
>
>   
Are there any apps you can't get in 64 bit that would be a stopper for 
anyone stepping up from 32 bit to 64 bit?

I keep thinking about doing it but last time I looked, ages ago, flash 
and similar were too flaky to make the transition worthwhile.


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