> On Tue, Aug 31, 2004 at 01:26:07PM +0200, Thomas J. Zeeman wrote: >> > If I install amd64 port can I execute old i386 apps? >> Yes. See the AMD64 FAQ/HOWTO on the ports page for more info. > > The chroot is the only solution or in a little future there is a > pissibility to run i386 apps in general enviroment?
ATM that is the option with the best chances of success I think. You can also try with a kernel supporting 64/32 translation together with the linux-ia32-lib package AFAIR. For instance, see the current thread about getting acroread to work on amd64. Other threads about this (including 3d apps using nVidia mixed-mode driver) can also be found in the archive. In the long term the solution is considered to be multi-arch. That is not yet ready for the average user yet AFAIK. HTH, Thomas
