been having trouble with linux thought maybe im installing for the wrong processor
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im sry im a total idoit about computers
2006-10-30 03:16:44 · 8 answers · asked by GonZo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
im tryin to use ubuntu so i have to download the 1 for 64-bit processors because the normal one installed just really slow
2006-10-30 03:21:56 · update #1
ya i just noticed 1.00ghz i wonder y?
2006-10-30 04:04:09 · update #2
Excellent screenshot, they're very helpful when trying to understand a question. At the bottom of the screenshot it describes your processor as:
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
The AMD Athlon 64 is a 64-bit processor, so if you're downloading a 64-bit version of Linux to install on your computer, your choice of processor isn't the problem.
The screenshot also points to another issue with the speed of your processor, which is much slower than it should be. If you're not confident editing settings in your BIOS, then try and find someone who is who can have a look for you. You need to go into the BIOS and check the settings for the processor speed - some motherboards throttle back the default speed of chips for some reason, so this may be the contributing factor in your installation speed problem.
I doubt it, because the processor isn't likely to affect the read/write process involved in an OS installation, but I don't know much about Ubuntu.
Perhaps if you are having a specific issue with the installation, regarding an error message for example, you could post a separate question about the problem in more detail and someone with some Linux knowledge would be able to assist you further.
Alternatively, I would suggest trying posting a help question on somewhere like http://www.protonic.com where the techs there are interactive about helping with your issue. That's not a plug - it's just a helpful, non-profit website.
Good luck - I hope you get your installation issue resolved.
2006-10-30 03:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Alasdair P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum sixty 4-bit processors (incl. all laptop processor, like AMD Phenom) do no longer want a sixty 4-bit OS, as they have outfitted-in backwards compatibility with 32-bit. because of the fact it relatively is impossible which you're nonetheless working a sixteen-bit working device (specifically, domicile windows 3.a million and older), you're stable to bypass. it relatively is any different way around that may not artwork, because 32-bit processors for sure do no longer help sixty 4-bit application.
2016-10-21 00:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm trialling Ubuntu on a AMD Sempron 2800. It appears to be one of the better flavours of Linux.
I would suggest you download the standard desktop version it should install without any problems on any AMD Athlon machine.
Your screen shot indicates a wrong Bios setting. Present day motherboards tend to auto detect the settings required.
2006-10-30 05:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. That is a 64bit processor. That is why it says "64" after AMD Athlon. Although i think something may be wrong. It appears to be operating at only 1.00 GHz. That is less than half of it's spead. The Athlon 3500 is supposed to be 2.2 GHz. You may want to check in your BIOS to see if something is limiting your processor. Below is a link to some of the Athlon 64 3500+ info.
2006-10-30 03:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lamont M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a little sticker on mine saying Turion 64! I've never used Linux - so you are not likely to get help on here - go to a linux forum and ask. The xandros forum may help? Xandros is supposed to be good - I may mulitboot and try that.
2006-10-30 03:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, it's 64-bit. You need an IA64 kernel.
2006-10-30 03:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in run just type dxdiag there u find
2006-10-30 03:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by jai_malya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do its at the bottom
2006-10-30 03:19:41 · answer #8 · answered by itman352 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋