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Can Yum express a preference for x86_64 over i386 packages?

I run a 64-bit version of CentOS5. At the moment, when I run Yum updates or installs, unless Yum is purged of i386 packages prior, it will install i386 packages when x86_64 are available. Is it ...
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Why does the i386 version of software get installed on an x86_64 system?

Why does the i386 version of most software get installed along with the x86_64 version on a CentOS 5.8 64-bit system? # yum install php-xml Loaded plugins: fastestmirror Loading mirror speeds from ...
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CentOS 6 “Default” Installation Options

Can someone tell me the difference between a Desktop Install, a Basic Server install, and a Minimal Install? During installation, it doesn't give a description and I can't find documentation on it ...