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Old 07-31-2006
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SuSE Linux Question

Im installing SuSE on a Compaq Presario 1200 notebook with a Celeron processor, however i cannot not figure out the differance between i586 and x86-64, can some one tell me which one i need for this specific laptop.
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Old 08-01-2006
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i586.

x86-64 is for 64-bit processors, your Celeron isn't.

Another user's Linux experience with the same laptop
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Old 08-01-2006
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thank you very much Mictlantecuhtli. and i read that article before but he has a totally different config of his hardware. And im installing SuSE and he had better luck with that, and hopefully so will i. thanks again
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