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Can I install Linux 32 bits on system 64 bits?
For example if I have cpu 64 bits, can I install ubuntu 32 bits?
If yes, all drivers will befor 32 bits, right?
There may some loss of efficiency, but for normal home use, you probably won't see the difference. Support for some hardware is better in 32-bit, and therefor it may sometimes be a better choice.
Last edited by thorkelljarl; 01-05-2010 at 11:44 AM.
Nah, they are either old discussions or they haven't used x64 recently. A few apps like virtualbox, skype are still 32bits but they can be run and used within a multilib 64bit system as well. There's no driver problem anymore.
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