There are 7 suggestions to question “Best Linux based netbook operating system with 64 bit capability?”
there really aren’t many to choose form and i have yet to find one which actually fully works…particularly w/ bluetooth and wifi. currently about to test ubuntu 9.1 64-bit…
Ubuntu – for the fact that it has more support and it’s the easiest to get apps for. On a netbook, loads of terminal work just isn’t fun.
It would have REALLY helped if you’d given us the make and model of your NetBook!
The FIRST step is to determine if your NetBook‘s CPU is even 64-bit capable, most are NOT:
Then, if offered by the manufacturer, use the Linux version they recommend. Failing that, check the 2nd link to see if your NetBook is listed:
If not, your only option is the "Trial and Error" method. Ubuntu Linux, Linux Mint and FreeSpire Linux are all worth a quick look, and all three are 32-bit AND 64-bit. And the "Acid Test" is do they support all your NetBook’s hardware features, like WiFi and web cam, for example.
I’m worried when you say netbook operating system. You need to check that you have 64bit hardware in your laptop before you try to install a 64bit OS otherwise your just wasting your time.
That being said only you can say what is the best Linux disto (distribution) for you. I recommend filling out the following quiz ( http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php?firsttime=true ) to narrow down the list to a handful of candidates to try out. Make sure to try the LiveCD (or if you don’t have a CD drive the LiveUSB) before installing the distro on your netbook (so you can make sure all your hardware will work properly).
If curious about Linux I have incldude two links. The second one is geared more to a discussion of 64bit Linux. Since netbooks in general are not a high end computer, it’s a little difficult to say what will or will not work on them. It does seem that 64bit does have some limitations when it comes being able to run 32bit files. I know this isn’t an answer to the question, just information. Best of Luck.
I would say Ubuntu but you will need to check your computer and on Ubuntu’s site to see if you have enough guts in your machine
The newest Version as Well I have the discs it runs very fast
faster than most I have seen
Loads very fast as well
and I put everything I could get in it.
Ubuntu Studio and Ubunto regular I have both
One is for multimedia
Slackware Runs just as fast but You will have a Large learning curve to run that
It would probably run most anything but it is a pain to move around in a lot of typing no point and click at all
It has 64 bit as well that would run in a smaller environment I believe as far as from a Hardware standpoint
If you want to try why don’t you get a External Toshiba Hard Drive 320 Gigs and install Ubuntu on it the start it up on your laptop via the F10 Button that would tell all
Shoot You could even leave it on there and keep your other system intact
better Yet
I am thinking about that Myself
I could run My system from any computer just boot it up
there really aren’t many to choose form and i have yet to find one which actually fully works…particularly w/ bluetooth and wifi. currently about to test ubuntu 9.1 64-bit…
Ubuntu – for the fact that it has more support and it’s the easiest to get apps for. On a netbook, loads of terminal work just isn’t fun.
It would have REALLY helped if you’d given us the make and model of your NetBook!
The FIRST step is to determine if your NetBook‘s CPU is even 64-bit capable, most are NOT:
Then, if offered by the manufacturer, use the Linux version they recommend. Failing that, check the 2nd link to see if your NetBook is listed:
If not, your only option is the "Trial and Error" method. Ubuntu Linux, Linux Mint and FreeSpire Linux are all worth a quick look, and all three are 32-bit AND 64-bit. And the "Acid Test" is do they support all your NetBook’s hardware features, like WiFi and web cam, for example.
Ubuntu Netbook Remix although 32bit will run just fine on a 64bit machine and comes thoroughly recommended
http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr
Ubuntu Netbook Remix Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/GetUbuntu/download-netbook
LUg.
I’m worried when you say netbook operating system. You need to check that you have 64bit hardware in your laptop before you try to install a 64bit OS otherwise your just wasting your time.
That being said only you can say what is the best Linux disto (distribution) for you. I recommend filling out the following quiz ( http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/index.php?firsttime=true ) to narrow down the list to a handful of candidates to try out. Make sure to try the LiveCD (or if you don’t have a CD drive the LiveUSB) before installing the distro on your netbook (so you can make sure all your hardware will work properly).
If curious about Linux I have incldude two links. The second one is geared more to a discussion of 64bit Linux. Since netbooks in general are not a high end computer, it’s a little difficult to say what will or will not work on them. It does seem that 64bit does have some limitations when it comes being able to run 32bit files. I know this isn’t an answer to the question, just information. Best of Luck.
I would say Ubuntu but you will need to check your computer and on Ubuntu’s site to see if you have enough guts in your machine
The newest Version as Well I have the discs it runs very fast
faster than most I have seen
Loads very fast as well
and I put everything I could get in it.
Ubuntu Studio and Ubunto regular I have both
One is for multimedia
Slackware Runs just as fast but You will have a Large learning curve to run that
It would probably run most anything but it is a pain to move around in a lot of typing no point and click at all
It has 64 bit as well that would run in a smaller environment I believe as far as from a Hardware standpoint
If you want to try why don’t you get a External Toshiba Hard Drive 320 Gigs and install Ubuntu on it the start it up on your laptop via the F10 Button that would tell all
Shoot You could even leave it on there and keep your other system intact
better Yet
I am thinking about that Myself
I could run My system from any computer just boot it up