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Query of Ubuntu 8.04 64bit

Asked by minyaloth

Is Ubuntu 8.04 64-bit edition more supported than was 7.10 64-bit edition. I ask this because I couldn't update codecs or anything in the 64-bit edition so I installed the basic version of 7.10 but i'm not sure which edition of 8.04 I should get because in 7.10 64-bit, everything was so limited.

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hardcorelinux (hardcorelinux) said : 		#1

any specific codec?

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minyaloth (minyaloth) said : 		#2

One specific codec I noticed was the recommended ones to play an .avi . It said that it was not supported in the 64-bit edition and I also noticed this with numerous other programs. I figured since 64-bit pcs are relatively new, they weren't supported as much there, I'm just wondering whether they will be more supported in version 8.04

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Best Steven Rose (steveydoteu) said : 		#3

Unless you have a specific need for 64bit there is no reall difference performance wise between it and 32bit, also 32bit is better supported in most cases.

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hardcorelinux (hardcorelinux) said : 		#4

I have 8.04.1 64-bit, I haven't had any problems in installing gstreamer plugins to view DivX or DVDs.

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minyaloth (minyaloth) said : 		#5

Thanks alot guys. I'm just waiting for my 8.04 cd then I'll install it.

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minyaloth (minyaloth) said : 		#6

Thanks Steven Rose, that solved my question.