Debian Linux installer is saying I have a 64 bit system when I have a 32 bit system, what to do?
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at
05:01
The Debian Linux install (5) is telling me that my computer is "capable of running modern, 64-bit operating systems". It recommends that I download a 64-bit version of Debian. However, I know my processor is x86 based. Should I just use the installer I’m using now, or should I download the amd64 version of Debian?
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X86 is just an architect of the chip, it can be either a 32bit or a 64bit, which simple is the number of the data bus lines designed into the chip. If you have Windows you can open the control panel, go to system and open it. In the screen it should tell you what it is running.
The 32bit version of Linux will run on virtually all computers, where the 64bit will only run on a 64bit system.
Most x86 processors made in the last three to five years have been 64bit capable.
You are not obliged to use the 64bit installer. You may not be able to find 64bit versions of some of the apps you want to use.
At least you have the choice…