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

[Richard Ibbotson <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sunday 06 Sep 2009 11:41:30 Robin Wood wrote:
> Richard Ibbotson wrote:
> > 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?

Not that I'm aware of.  Used to be an issue but not any more.  I use 
AMD64 hardware myself.  If you do have problems download the 
source of the app in question and convert to RPM or DEB with Alien.  
Your version of Linux will have an installable package for this ......

http://kitenet.net/~joey/code/alien/

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

It's rock solid now for Ubuntu and Debian.  Other distros seem to be 
good as well.  If you do run into any problems ask questions here.  

-- 
Richard

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