Jan 01 2009
Choose the right ubuntu for your system
1. Choose Ubuntu 8.04 and not 8.10, if 8.04 runs well on your hardware.
If you don’t need the new drivers of 8.10 for your hardware, 8.04 is the better choice. Because it’s LTS (Long Term Supported) and of enterprise quality (extra reliable and extra stable).
See this graph of the lifecycle of Ubuntu versions .
8.10 is good, but 8.04 is simply better.
2. Pick 32-bit and not 64-bit
The generic 32-bit Ubuntu runs on everything and is usually a better choice than 64-bit Ubuntu. Because for 64-bit Ubuntu, there are still less applications available and less hardware drivers. Furthermore, 64-bit Ubuntu runs only marginally faster than 32-bit.
However, if you have more than 3 GB RAM in your computer, you may prefer 64-bit Ubuntu. Because only then you will be able to fully utilize your computer’s RAM. With 32-bit Ubuntu, 3 GB RAM is the maximum useable amount of memory.
Because of the 32-bit memory hole, with 4 GB RAM you can only partially use the last GB. And the GB’s above 4 GB are completely useless. This applies to all 32-bit operating systems, including 32-bit Windows and Mac OS.
Here you can get a free copy of Ubuntu 8.10 .
