[clue-tech] 64-bit software use

[dperkins at frii.com]

> Most of my computer use is for web-browsing, email, writing, and some
> small programming and databasing. Would it benefit me to run a 64-bit OS
> and software? I am currently using Fedora Core 5, and would continue to
> do so in its 64-bit version.

You should see some improvement.  I don't know if Fedora will detect the
Turion and install a 64-bit Linux or if Fedora has two versions.  Suse
will definitely automatically install the appropriate version.

> What about running 32-bit programs under a 64-bit OS if I can't find a
> 64-bit version of the program. Would this create problems?

You need a bi-arch system, that is, you need 32-bit and 64-bit libraries
installed if you want to run 32-bit programs on a 64-bit OS.  I think both
Gentoo and Suse automatically install both libraries.  Other distos
probably do too.