Jerry Geis wrote: > Gents, > > I first installed the 32 bit version (as you might have read) of > centos 4.2, > after downloading x86_64 the install process/progress is about the same. > going VERY slow... > > The screen for formatting the partitions took a LONG time > (3 partitions 10 GIG, 2 GIG swap and 50 GIG). > While on that screen and moving the mouse it lagged big time and > could not keep up. > > Anyway just reporting that so far the 32 bit install and the 64 bit > install > is Exactly the same. So I am expecting that after install my cpu speed > will > still be reported LOW (997M vs a 2.4GiG for a 4000+ cpu). > > Any experiences out there with the 64 bit amd and maximizing speed when > plugged in whould be appreciated. Keep us posted. I'm going to get a smaller/lighter laptop for travelling and was thinking of putting 4.2 on my R3000. I've only got a lowly 3400+ <grin> so hopefully the speed issue gets sorted out. So far, this has been a great laptop, but it's a bit on the heavy side. Cheers,