Why does Ubuntu Download recommend 32-bit install?

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Published on 2010-08-06T18:22:05Z Indexed on 2012/10/24 23:17 UTC
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The Ubuntu desktop download screen has a pair of radio buttons you use to select whether you wish to download the 32-bit or 64-bit version. The 64-bit version is labeled "Not recommended for daily desktop usage." If you have a 64-bit processor, why would you not want to use the 64-bit version of Ubuntu?

Update for 10.10: They've removed the "Not recommended" label from the 64-bit version and added a "Recommended" label to the 32-bit version.

Update for 11.04: Same as 10.10.

Update for 12.04: Still says "Recommended" next to 32-bit version of desktop

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