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I'm just initially trying the 20120208 mini.iso and having a horrible time with networking. Based on previous experience this is not uncommon.
Even though I have a wired LAN, and a wired router, it can be very difficult to perform the initial installation w/o connecting directly to the modem. This means disconnecting all other devices in the house for several minutes :^(
I typically then complete the installation using a chroot ............. or better yet, just performing the installation on another machine, but that will likely not be an option for many of those with outdated hardware.
Given the need for "fast" ethernet combined with other complications the statement that non-pae will be supported throughout the Precise life cycle may need to be amended to "if you're willing to jump through a lot of hoops you'll still be able to install on hardware that does NOT support pae" :^)
If either Lubuntu or Xubuntu chose to use non-pae by default that would almost make the statement true that we're supporting non-pae throughout the Precise life cycle, but still not quite, since Xubuntu will have only a 3 year life cycle, and Lubuntu will have only an 18 month life cycle.
I'm basing those life cycles on what I've read recently, if they're wrong please do correct me. OTOH if we're going back on supporting non-pae throughout the Ubuntu Precise life cycle then we should just say so.