My kid hates Linux (ZDNet)

Also you might not just want recompile your old software, even if it's free. 

Why should you be forced to when both the CPU and the kernel have no problem at all still
executing it fine at basically native speed. I often
copy over old binaries from other systems that I compiled ages ago.
Why should I redo that work?

This "32bit compat is only for non free" software excuse really doesn't
make much sense.