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Which kernel is compatible with an i686 CPU?

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pierrot_42 Posted messages 59 Status Member -  
pierrot_42 Posted messages 59 Status Member -
Hello,

I would like to install Kubuntu 12.04 (KDE) on an old laptop (and remove Windows).
I have the setup on DVD, I can boot from it, but when I start it, the following message appears:
"This Kernel requires an x86-64 CPU, but only detected an i686 CPU.
Unable to boot - please use a kernel appropriate for your CPU"

I deduce that my machine is not recent enough to run this distribution.
Which one do you recommend I take, please?

Thank you
Pierrot

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Flachy Joe Posted messages 2303 Status Member 261
 
To add some details to Sam-Soul's response:
It's not about distribution or version number but about processor architecture.
All distributions are available for x86 (32-bit PC) and x86-64 (64-bit PC), you just need to use the disk image that is compatible with your hardware.

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;-) Flachy Joe ;-)
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Answer 2 / 3
Anonymous user
 
Hello,
I386 architecture..
https://www.debian.org/releases/wheezy/i386/
Debian is more stable than Ubuntu and its derivatives.
Forget KDE and Gnome, they're too heavy.
Xfce is suitable for your old machine.

debian-7.3.0-i386-xfce-CD-1.iso
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Answer 3 / 3
pierrot_42 Posted messages 59 Status Member
 
Thank you Sam and Joe,
I’m trying in 32 bits!
Have a good day.
Best regards,
Pierrot
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