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I'm downloading it now. I like the new interface. I might replace my Mint 10 installation with this.
I'm downloading it now. I like the new interface. I might replace my Mint 10 installation with this.
Here are the Release Notes.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NattyNarwhal/ReleaseNotes
Better you grab the torrent versions if you want to grab it now. Their site is hammered, as usual.
Why do they always recommend the 32 bit version? I have a 64 bit computer (2 in fact), and 32 bit only "sees" 3.25GB of my RAM. Being that I run VM's, I need that .75GB "extra" RAM that they don't recommend that I use.
Cat
Less headaches for people who don't know if their hardware supports it I guess.Why do they always recommend the 32 bit version? I have a 64 bit computer (2 in fact), and 32 bit only "sees" 3.25GB of my RAM. Being that I run VM's, I need that .75GB "extra" RAM that they don't recommend that I use.
Cat
Thanks for informing me of that. So it's evidently just a Windows issue about the 32 bit OS not being to address over 3.25GB.All 32-bit linuxes can address up to 64GB of memory. Something else is wrong.
That's what I do, I run 64 bit Mint 9. I'm going to run this new version of Ubuntu in a VM to check it out.You need a PAE kernel for 32 bit linux to address more than 4gb of memory.
The 32 bit version is better in terms of compatibility and stability, but not as good in terms of performance. It's a tradeoff that you'll have to weigh out.
I personally always go with the 64 bit version and I haven't had any issues.
Well, theoretically a 32-bit system can address 4 GB, but some address space is needed for other things. Linux can address up to 64 GB because there is a PAE kernel available which can address 64 GB. Windows with PAE could use 64 GB too. 64-bit has better performance (and also lets one process/thread [not sure which] address more than 2 GB of RAM [a limitation of any 32-bit system, including with PAE]).Thanks for informing me of that. So it's evidently just a Windows issue about the 32 bit OS not being to address over 3.25GB.
So, in that case, I should be able to run my VM's OK.
Linux does have good OS's, the main thing that holds it back is the lack of hardware (especially printers) support. Some does works, but many doesn't, or doesn't fully work. And the fact that there's so many choices, many wouldn't know where to start.
I've been using Mint (now dual booting between Win 7 Pro & Mint 9) for a couple of years, and really like it.
I'm downloading Ubuntu now. I can't wait to see FF4 on it.
Cat
Well, theoretically a 32-bit system can address 4 GB, but some address space is needed for other things. Linux can address up to 64 GB because there is a PAE kernel available which can address 64 GB. Windows with PAE could use 64 GB too. 64-bit has better performance (and also lets one process/thread [not sure which] address more than 2 GB of RAM [a limitation of any 32-bit system, including with PAE]).
Mint 11 isn't going to use Unity, so don't count on there being any major changes.That's what I do, I run 64 bit Mint 9. I'm going to run this new version of Ubuntu in a VM to check it out.
Mint usually follows Ubuntu, so hopefully they'll offer a new build soon. Mint 10 has been out for a few months, so it's time for an update. This also is why I stick with LTS releases for full installs, they're supported for 3 years. I don't mind a new VM, but I don't really care to do a full install that often.
Thanks,
Cat
I removed Ubuntu completely and deciding whether I should go back to 10.10 or stick with 11.04 with classic interface. Unity :thumbsdown:
If you want to stick with *buntu, give Xubuntu a try. You can get it looking/acting very much like classic Ubuntu. Otherwise, you might like Mint.
I tried version 10.10 and liked the Gnome interface but then they decided to change to Unity on 11.04. Just can't get use to the Unity interface. Feels slow to get to a program that I want to run. My Compiz Fusion on 10.10 was also ruined by 11.04 beta. The only nice thing about 11.04 is the GRUB interface has color and looks neater IMHO.
I removed Ubuntu completely and deciding whether I should go back to 10.10 or stick with 11.04 with classic interface. Unity :thumbsdown: