Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
I really appreciate the help. I am looking at several 32 bit binary packages that are only downloadable as 32 bit rpms or debs. For example: fledermaus and a related 3D viewer for bathymetry files, and two different video editors. They are not available as source, and they certainly are not available as ebuilds, or prepackaged in any way. So, I can copy the binaries etc by hand into the chroot environment? Or perhaps even unpack using rpm or apt? WOuld I need to produce an ebuild of some kind? (Something akin to climbing Mt. Everest, I guess). Thanks again, Alan On 11/14/05, Neil Bothwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 11:21:00 +1000, Alan E. Davis wrote: I think this is a step in the right direction. However, does this apply to 32 bit binaries one might wish to install from an RPM, for example, or a DEB file, from a 32 bit dist?Normally you just install those as normal. 32 bit binaries usually runon AMD64 without modification. For example, I have openoffice-bin,firefox-bin and vmware-workstation, all 32 bit packages, running on this amd64 box.The chroot is only needed if you want to build 32 bit binaries.--Neil BothwickWhy is there an expiration date on sour cream?
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:14:27 +1000, Alan E. Davis wrote: I am looking at several 32 bit binary packages that are only downloadable as 32 bit rpms or debs. emerge -av rpm Then try to install the package with rpm -ihv package.rpm, which will throw up a bunch of dependencies. Make sure you have those installed then rpm --nodeps -ihv package.rpm -- Neil Bothwick Access denied--nah nah na nah nah! signature.asc Description: PGP signature
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
On Monday 14 November 2005 15:14, Alan E. Davis wrote: I really appreciate the help. I am looking at several 32 bit binary packages that are only downloadable as 32 bit rpms or debs. For example: fledermaus and a related 3D viewer for bathymetry files, and two different video editors. They are not available as source, and they certainly are not available as ebuilds, or prepackaged in any way. So, I can copy the binaries etc by hand into the chroot environment? Or perhaps even unpack using rpm or apt? WOuld I need to produce an ebuild of some kind? (Something akin to climbing Mt. Everest, I guess). you do NOT need a chroot. Just the emul-packages and 32bit support in the kernel. If that is there, using the 32bit apps is totally painless :) -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
That sounds good. Would you recommend installing with rpm or apt? Or copying files over by hand? AlanOn 11/15/05, Hemmann, Volker Armin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday 14 November 2005 15:14, Alan E. Davis wrote: I really appreciate the help. I am looking at several 32 bit binary packages that are only downloadable as 32 bit rpms or debs. For example: fledermaus and a related 3D viewer for bathymetry files, and two different video editors. They are not available as source, and they certainly are not available as ebuilds, or prepackaged in any way. So, I can copy the binaries etc by hand into the chroot environment? Or perhaps even unpack using rpm or apt? WOuld I need to produce an ebuild of some kind? (Something akin to climbing Mt. Everest, I guess).you do NOT need a chroot.Just the emul-packages and 32bit support in the kernel.If that is there, using the 32bit apps is totally painless :) --gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
On Monday 14 November 2005 22:11, Alan E. Davis wrote: That sounds good. Would you recommend installing with rpm or apt? Or copying files over by hand? huh, that is a good question - hm, I would try to use the package, but also check where it installs, to make it easier to remove it later. -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
[gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
Several 32 bit binaries beg to be installed on this gentoo box. Is there a good HOWTO on how to do this? Alan Davis
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
On 11/13/05, Alan E. Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Several 32 bit binaries beg to be installed on this gentoo box. Is there a good HOWTO on how to do this? Alan Davis Something like this perhaps? http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/base/amd64/howtos/index.xml?part=1chap=3 -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
Thank you, Greg: I think this is a step in the right direction. However, does this apply to 32 bit binaries one might wish to install from an RPM, for example, or a DEB file, from a 32 bit dist? Note the following: For the most common uses you do not need do build a 32bits chroot system. However, if you want to run applications that don't have a binary available to run with 32bits libraries, you should use a 32bit chroot. Thanks again, Alan DavisOn 11/14/05, Greg Bur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/13/05, Alan E. Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Several 32 bit binaries beg to be installed on this gentoo box.Is there a good HOWTO on how to do this? Alan DavisSomething like this perhaps?http://www.gentoo.org/proj/en/base/amd64/howtos/index.xml?part=1chap=3 --gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
Re: [gentoo-user] 32 bit binaries: installing/running on amd64 system
On 11/13/05, Alan E. Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you, Greg: Glad to help I think this is a step in the right direction. However, does this apply to 32 bit binaries one might wish to install from an RPM, for example, or a DEB file, from a 32 bit dist? Note the following: Since you are basically building a 32-bit system in an environment similar to what you used to build your original system you would simply need to install the appropriate software into the 32-bit chroot environment. Once you have rpm and the Debian utilities installed you should be able to install packages from RPM or DEB although you will probably have to force the installations. I should mention that I myself am still quite new to using a 32-bit chroot environment on a 64-bit system so I may not have all of my facts correct but hopefully this is enough to get you on your way. -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
