64 BIT ubuntu

[amrosama]

hi all,
my laptop is 64bit and i wanted to download ubuntu for it while i was downloading i noticed that the CD image file name is:
ubuntu-9.04-desktop-amd64.iso

i got an intel processor, will that image work on my laptop?

[ZekeDragon]

I don't see why not, AMD and Intel share the same architecture, and I think that's the only 64-bit version of Ubuntu.

Throw it in and run the Live CD, can't go wrong that way.

[amrosama]

cool, im currently downloading 15%
while i was downloading i noticed that

32bit version: This works with most computers
64bit version: May provide additional capabilities to computers that are able to use 64bit software

any idea what are these additional capabilities?

[ZekeDragon]

Probably mostly using 64 bit programs.

I know 64-bit has some extra stuff, the assembly is a lot different. But to be honest I'm not too familiar with it all, I still have a 32-bit system.

[Jordan]

Yes, it works. It is what I use on my machines.

[amrosama]

its working fine on livecd
no errors, correct resolution and all NTFS partitions are available
i like that new ubuntu logo

i will start installing

[don19]

Yes, you can run it on both ( amd and intel )