More posts about “32bit”

Ubuntu 23.04 Broke 32-bit App Support (And No-One Noticed)

Turns out that installing the Steam client from the Ubuntu repos on a new Ubuntu 23.04 install doesn’t work – and barely anyone noticed. Which is kind of surprising given the popularity of Steam, but […]

27 August 2023

Ubuntu Devs Detail Plan for 32-bit Support in Ubuntu 19.10

Ubuntu developers have detailed the process by which 32-bit library and app compatibility will be maintained in Ubuntu 19.10 and up.

17 September 2019
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Linux Mint Confirms It’s Dropping 32-bit Releases

Linux Mint 32-bit releases are being dropped, with the distro confirming that it will not provide 32-bit downloads of Linux Mint 20 next year.

3 July 2019
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Ubuntu Changes Its Mind, Says it WILL Continue to Support 32-bit Apps

Canonical has issued a statement on Ubuntu’s 32-bit future — and gamers, among others, are sure to relieved! The company says Ubuntu WILL now continue to build and maintain a 32-bit archive going forward — […]

24 June 2019
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Would Steam Losing Ubuntu Support Make You Switch Distro? [Poll]

This week's poll asks whether Steam dropping official support for Ubuntu 19.10 would make you switch (or consider switching) Linux distribution.

23 June 2019
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Ubuntu NOT Dropping 32-bit App Support After All? (Updated)

A forum post from a leading Ubuntu developer appears to contradict early suggestions that Ubuntu will drop 32-bit app support beginning in 19.10.

23 June 2019
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Must Read: Ubuntu Says It’s Dropping All 32-bit Support Going Forward (Updated)

Ubuntu has confirmed plans to drop all support for 32-bit (i386) systems going forward, beginning with the upcoming Ubuntu 19.10 release.

18 June 2019
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LibreOffice 6.3 Drops 32-bit Linux Builds

The LibreOffice 6.3 beta is out, but it brings some bad news for 32-bit Linux desktop users. The free office suite is dropping 32-bit support for Linux.

4 June 2019
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Kubuntu Drops 32-bit Install Images

If you were planning to grab a Kubuntu 18.10 32-bit download this October you will want to look away now. Kubuntu has confirmed plans to join the rest of the Ubuntu flavour family and drop 32-bit […]

20 May 2018
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Ubuntu MATE & Budgie Drop 32-bit ISOs

Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Budgie are to drop 32-bit installer images for their 18.10 release in October.

4 May 2018
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Ubuntu Is Dropping 32-bit Desktop Images

You won't be able to download Ubuntu 17.10 32-bit desktop builds, as Ubuntu is dropping 32-bit builds of Ubuntu 17.10 desktop entirely.

27 September 2017
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Ubuntu To Drop 32-bit Desktop and Server Installers?

Ubuntu 32-bit desktop installers could soon be a thing of the past. Debate is underway on how best to drop support for 32-bit Ubuntu ISOs.

29 June 2016