Ubuntu Linux Launched Its 64-Bit Version

A decade ago home computers used to run on 32- bit software and possess 32-bit processors. But ever since 2004, Linux distributions, Ubuntu, have been presenting 64-bit versions with the Warty Warthog release.

But, according to Canonical, 32-bit variant is the most recommended or default option used even at present. Dmitrijs Ledkovs of Canonical suggests that the messaging can be attuned to direct users by default at the 64-bit image for download of pages initiating from 13.10 release and hints will be provided concerning the use of 32-bit option instead. He also accomplished that use of 64-bit image is well-suited for new installations and is more beneficial for people to put in.

Hence, it can be concluded that 64-bit can be preferred as an initial option for starting with 13.10 (Saucy Salamander) and the 32-bit variant can only be recommended for an older PC with less than 2GB of RAM. At present, this occurs only on the vanilla Ubuntu page followed by other flavors like Kubuntu and Xubuntu.