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	= Download FreeBSD			= Download FreeBSD

	[[choose-version]]			[[choose-version]]
	[[choose-arch]]			[[choose-arch]]
	== Choosing an Architecture			== Choosing an Architecture

	Most users of FreeBSD will have hardware for either the amd64, i386, or armv6 architectures.			Most users of FreeBSD will have hardware for either the amd64 or aarch64 architectures, which are well supported.
				emasteUnsubmitted Not Done Inline Actions We do still have a reasonable number of 32-bit x86 users, even if it's now tier-2 emaste: We do still have a reasonable number of 32-bit x86 users, even if it's now tier-2
				andrewAuthorUnsubmitted Done Inline Actions They can still download an i386 image, however I think we should be encouraging people to use amd64 on 64-bit x86. andrew: They can still download an i386 image, however I think we should be encouraging people to use…

	Modern PCs use the amd64 architecture, including those with Intel® branded processors. Computers with more than 3!GB of memory should use amd64. If the computer is an older, 32-bit only model, use i386. For embedded devices and single-board computers (SBC) such as the Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone Black, Panda Board, and Zed Board, use the armv6 SD card image which supports ARMv6 and ARMv7 processors.			Modern PCs use the amd64 architecture, including those with Intel® branded processors. Embedded devices and single-board computers (SBCs) such as the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4, ESPRESSObin, as well as many Allwinner and Rockchip boards, use the aarch64 SD card image.

	All other users should reference the link:../platforms/[complete list] of supported FreeBSD platforms.			All other users should reference the link:../platforms/[complete list] of supported FreeBSD platforms.

	[[choose-image]]			[[choose-image]]
	== Choosing an Image			== Choosing an Image

	The FreeBSD installer can be downloaded in a number of different formats including CD (disc1), DVD (dvd1), and Network Install (bootonly) sized ISO Disc Images, as well as regular and mini USB memory stick images. Recent versions of FreeBSD are also offered as prebuilt expandable Virtual Machine images, and as SD Card images for embedded platforms.			The FreeBSD installer can be downloaded in a number of different formats including CD (disc1), DVD (dvd1), and Network Install (bootonly) sized ISO Disc Images, as well as regular and mini USB memory stick images. Recent versions of FreeBSD are also offered as prebuilt expandable Virtual Machine images, and as SD Card images for embedded platforms.

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