which version of linux

preet · #1 27th August 2006, 08:53 AM

Hi.
I am new to linux, but i have done some linux installation llike pcq linux and debian. but i have not mastered the configuration part. as such i want to learn more about linux, thus why not starting with fedora. well my problem is i am downloading an iso file which goes like this, FC-5-X86 64-DVD.iso. i have an amd athlon 64 3500+ with 1gig of ram. i wanted to know if i am downloadin the right version?.

Any help would be very nice.

Thanks and bye.

tomcat · #2 27th August 2006, 10:21 AM

The x86-64 version is ONLY for AMD 64 bit processors. If you don't have a 64 bit processor, download the i386 version.

preet · #3 27th August 2006, 11:11 AM

ya i hav a 64 bit processor so i think its ok.
thks

David Becker · #4 27th August 2006, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomcat

The x86-64 version is ONLY for AMD 64 bit processors. If you don't have a 64 bit processor, download the i386 version.

It's ALSO for Intel 64 bit (EM64T).