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/g/, I have a question.
Is there any disadvantage installing a 64bits GNU/Linux OS in a low-end notebook/computer (2gb or less ram)?
I'm used to download always 64bits because I have a great desktop, but I'm kinda short of money now and bought some weak notebooks like a T400 and a RV411.
Installed Mint and Kali on the T400 and everything went great. However, Debian on the RV411 was laggy and buggy so I had to switch to Mint too. Maybe has something to do with the architecture.
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Well several devs are looking to abandon 32bit entirely...so running 64 bit will give you proper access to the software you may want to run. If you're still running a 32bit only machine, it may be time to upgrade to a C2D or C2Q.
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>>61364392
Both machines run 64bits. My question is if even with a compatible processor, wouldnt have any disadvantage running them instead of 32? Because you know, these machines have low RAM (3gb for T400 and 2gb for RV411) and no video card (even integrated). They are very old and that's what I'm curious, if a 64bits would hold their little potential.
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>>61364504
I'd do 64bit. For smaller distros like Mint running XFCE, 2gb is plenty. My Thinkpad R52 runs 64bit Mint XFCE like a champ and it only has 1.5gb of ram.
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>>61364676
XFCE instead of Cinnamon? Is it really worth? Never tried it before.
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>>61364864
XFCE is very nice.
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>>61364986
Thanks, gonna try it later.
Wish more people like you visits this board.
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>>61365001
No problem bro.
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