gnu/linux on AMD: 64-bit or 32-bit?

[darose at darose.net (David Rosenstrauch)]

John Kirby wrote:
> Friend of mine just mailed me. He got a swank new machine and was curious 
> about 64bit vs 32bit versions of distributions:
> 
> "My processor is an AMD Athlon 64. This means I could opt for a 64-bit version 
> of Linux -- I have seen several. I'm fearful though that I may end up with 
> something less tested and hence less stable than a plain old 32-bit version.
> 
> What do you think?"
> 
> I only have experience with RH and Suse 32-bit installs so any feedback I can 
> pass on is appreciated. 
> 
> Thanks
> K


IIRC, Suse has a 64-bit version.

DR