64-bit is used if you need to address beyond the capacities of 32-bit
regarding memory and storage.

In my experience on HP-UX and Solaris when using heavy java dependent
apps, going with the 32-bit alternative is more stable.

You may download 32-bit 9iR2 from:

http://otn.oracle.com/software/products/oracle9i/index.html

look for the link that reads:

Oracle9i Database Release 2 Enterprise/Standard Edition for Linux
<http://otn.oracle.com/software/htdocs/devlic.html?/software/products/oracle9i/htdocs/linuxsoft.html>

Kumar wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> I failed in oracle 9i R2 installation on Linux 7.2. Then finally I
> found it is because of I was trying to install a 64 bit version of
> oracle on 32 bit Linux.
>
> (1) Could anyone give me a link to download oracle 9i R2 32 bit
> version FOR Linux . While I searched in otn at the following link, I
> could find only for 54 bit version.
> http://otn.oracle.com/software/products/oracle9i/index.html
>
> (2) Which is better, working with 64 bit version or 32 bit version.
>
> Regards
> Kumar

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