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What is the difference between x86_64 and i386?

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What is the difference? Under what category does my system fall into? I want to download Fedora12 and it shows me these options. Which one should I download? I have a Sony Vaio cr36g/b with an Intel Core 2 Duo 8100 processor.

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is for 64 bit processors. is for 32 bit processors. All Core 2 Duos are capable of running 64 bit operating systems and 32 bit operating systems. You want as it will run better and allow you to have more RAM in the future, although if you are worrie…

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