On Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:22:14 -0700, Harry typed this message:

> Hi ,guys!
>
> recently I have a new Dell 530s with a Core2Duo E8400 CPU, since it's
> the first time that have a 64 bit cpu, i don't know should I choose 64
> bit or 32 bit opensuse.specifically:
>
> 1, is 32 bit linux can also be installed? and running well? 2.I heard 64
> bit OS will cause some problem ,like some program can not run on it, I
> am using JAVA,Ruby kind of things frequently, can you see any problem ?
> 3. is 64bit OS performs much better than 32? i don't want to bother if
> it just support larger memory.
>
> thank you!

Why buy a 64bit dual core cpu if you're not going run 64bit applications?

DenverD wrote:
>
> some banks uses a java applet to access an on hard drive encrypted file to
> verify identity..
>
> that may (or may not) be the same system used
>
> i know in Denmark the largest bank <http://www.danskebank.dk/> uses it, but i
> don't think you can verify a problem with your 64 bit FF unless you open an
> account og larer dansk [and learn danish)] ;-)
>
> in fact, i wasn't even able to use a 32 FF with it, and their phone help was no
> help since they only support that other OS....so, i changed banks.

(very late reply :) )

Danske own Northern Bank (UK) and National Irish Bank (IE)

I had to install the 32-bit FF on my 64-bit 11.0 to be able to authorise
payments (which runs a Java applet and uses a 2-factor authentication
keypad* challenge / response). java-1_6_0-openjdk (i586) and
java-1_6_0-openjdk-plugin (i586) are installed from the openSUSE repo.

You can log in and view accounts etc. with no Java installed at all,
just not authorise money payments or transfers.


* to get that, I had to phone up and say I used a Mac**, which was a lie
at the time :/ Wind0ze users get one of those stupid security
certificates instead, which ties you to one PC and one OS and presumes
you will never need to reinstall.

** am I the only person who uses a Mac who hates OSX? It's an even more
brain-dead interface than GNOME... wonder if I can return the OS disks
for a refund? :D


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