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I am using (windows 7 - 32bit) Please advise can I install ( Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 64bit ) as dual boot? Or should I install Ubuntu 32bit alongside.

Thanks.

zarpio
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There is no cross-effect with dual-boot, where the other OS is 32-bit.

Generally you should use 64-bit if you have at least 2GB RAM, and your PC/laptop is reasonably modern. Ubuntu 64-bit includes full 32-bit support.

Possible exceptions would be: need to support UEFI (avoid 32-bit), or (laptop with) Intel Atom graphics (needs 32-bit driver).

david6
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First check your CPU instructions.If it has 64 bit instructions, then you can run any 32 or 64-bit systems as far as I know.

Gulam Mohammed
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Dell Optiplex 745 will probably run 64-bit Ubuntu just fine.

  1. It uses a 64-bit capable processor .

  2. There are examples on web where people have installed and run 64-bit OS on the system successfully .

Ambroz
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