Re: [GENERAL] Install on 32 or 64 bit Linux?

2007-08-29 Thread Hannes Dorbath
On 28.08.2007 23:21, Ralph Smith wrote: Are there any indications whether 32 or 64 bit Linux would be preferable? If you have 64bit hardware, use a 64bit OS. Running IA32 on EM64T/AMD64 is pointless and requires you to use crappy hacks such as PAE. For virtual machines, consider if OS level

[GENERAL] Install on 32 or 64 bit Linux?

2007-08-28 Thread Ralph Smith
Hello, We're at a crossroads here and it's time to upgrade boxes and versions of PG. This eMail query is about the first step. Are there any recommendations on whether to install onto 32 vs 64 bit Linux? We're going to be using virtual machines. Our application consists mostly of

Re: [GENERAL] Install on 32 or 64 bit Linux?

2007-08-28 Thread Ron Johnson
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 08/28/07 16:21, Ralph Smith wrote: Hello, We're at a crossroads here and it's time to upgrade boxes and versions of PG. This eMail query is about the first step. Are there any recommendations on whether to install onto 32 vs 64 bit Linux?

Re: [GENERAL] Install on 32 or 64 bit Linux?

2007-08-28 Thread Andrej Ricnik-Bay
On 8/29/07, Ralph Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, Hi Are there any recommendations on whether to install onto 32 vs 64 bit Linux? We're going to be using virtual machines. In addition to Ron's question I'd be curious to hear about the hardware platform and intended use of the database.