So it seems a bit ironic, but not totally surprising, that one major Linux distro is looking to end support for 32-bit processors.

Gradually, distributions such as dumped it, as well. Then, decided to boot 32-bit Linux out of Ubuntu, and people threw a fit. Canonical backed off and returned some 32-bit Linux libraries.

Arch Linux is just the first to stop offering a 32-bit (or i686) version; expect other mainstream Linux desktop distributions to follow suit.

Linux 32-bit support is going away. According to developers, it's too much hassle to support, for a decreasing numbers of users. “I know some people passionately enjoy their old 32-bit hardware ...

Fedora 42 is here, and so Fedora 43 is taking shape. That means members of the Fedora community can submit proposals for changes to the distro's future direction. Many of these consist of internal ...

In an era where even budget smartphones are shipping with 64-bit processors, many Linux distributions have at this point decided 32-bit CPUs weren’t worth their time.

Linux distros are dropping 32-bit support left and right The Manjaro team, another Linux distro, is scheduled to drop support for 32-bit architectures altogether by the end of November 2017.

Win 7 runs like a slug compared to Linux. Switch to Linux if you are not tied to Windows and you'll be much happier with the responsiveness. I run 32 bit Linux on mine.