Your assessment sounds about right, Steve. I don't know anyone with an Acer so can't canvass opinion.
If a 32 bit installation works OK, is there any need for a 64 bit OS? I grant you that most modern s/w is designed for 64 bit but if all you need is everyday applications then you should be fine.
Sources of 32 bit Linux OSs will provide suitable extra software that will be guaranteed to work. Mint, which you have, is a good example.
In the long term, though, you might need to £upgrade.
Good luck...
Your assessment sounds about right, Steve. I don't know anyone with an Acer so can't canvass opinion. If a 32 bit installation works OK, is there any need for a 64 bit OS? I grant you that most modern s/w is designed for 64 bit but if all you need is everyday applications then you should be fine.
Sources of 32 bit Linux OSs will provide suitable extra software that will be guaranteed to work. Mint, which you have, is a good example.
In the long term, though, you might need to £upgrade.
Good luck...
If a 32 bit installation works OK, is there any need for a 64 bit OS? I grant you that most modern s/w is designed for 64 bit but if all you need is everyday applications then you should be fine.
Sources of 32 bit Linux OSs will provide suitable extra software that will be guaranteed to work. Mint, which you have, is a good example.
In the long term, though, you might need to £upgrade.
Good luck...
