Linux got its start in the 1990s as an alternative operating system for older PCs that didn’t have the horsepower to run newer versions of Windows. So it seems a bit ironic, but not totally surprising ...

Most desktop and laptop computers from the past two decades use 64-bit x86 processors, but older 32-bit x86 CPUs (also known as i386 or i686) are still around. Even though Windows and many Linux ...

And the Fedora community seems to be completely split 50-50 on the idea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Seven years ago, Linus Torvalds dropped "ancient-386-CPUs" support from the Linux kernel, dismissing it with "good riddance." While 32-bit Linux lingered on, it was no longer part of Linux's ...

I used 64-bit Linux until I sold my Athlon64.<BR><BR>As far as a Linux user, using a 64-bit distro makes very little difference in the computer experience. As far as introducing hassles, I mean. It ...