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I'd like to try Debian on my Dell Latitude d-620, but I'm not sure which distro to download, the i386 or the amd64. Can someone tell me what the difference ...
  1. 02-04-2011 #1
    jimtyler
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    Which Debian?

    I'd like to try Debian on my Dell Latitude d-620, but I'm not sure which distro to download, the i386 or the amd64. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Thank you much. Jim
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    You can download and install either one. You have 64bit architecture but i386 will work just as well since you only have 2 gig of ram and Intel Core Duo.

    amd64 just means a 64 bit operating system which you have. 64 bit takes advantage if you upgrade the ram later to like 6 gig.

    i386 is good for like up to 4 gig of ram.

    Processor speed difference is not noticable to the naked eye between the 2.

    I run I686, 64 bit, and i386 and can't see no speed difference between any of them. Up to you though. Any will run.
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    Ubuntu 10.04 vs Debian

    OK. Thanks. I think I'll try i386.

    I'm having some trouble with Ubuntu 10.04. Do you think Debian is any better, or is it just a matter of personal preference?
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  4. 02-06-2011 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimtyler View Post
    Do you think Debian is any better, or is it just a matter of personal preference?
    Some like Debian better, some prefer Ubuntu, so it really is a matter of personal preference. Ubuntu is probably the more popular distro among new Linux users.
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    Regarding Debian vs Ubuntu

    Adding a quick note to the above, they just released Debian 6.0 a few minutes ago, so that might be fun to play with.
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  6. 05-21-2011 #6
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    A late thanks Ozar. I'll take a look at it. --Jim
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