> I've read that linux for sparc64 has got a 32 bit userland. > > Why? What's wrong with 64 bit? Nothing is wrong with it par-say BUT in most cases it is unnecessary. Whne in 64-bit mode you use a lot more memory to run the same program - thus the current strategy - 64bit where you actually need 64bit arithmetic and larger address spaces; 32 everywhere else.
Or at least that's how I understand it. Also if I am correct Debian stable has recently got all of the tools to build / run 64bit binaries; think the gcc flags are -m32 and -m64 respectively. If you want a fully 64bit system then source debs might eb the way to go. Cheers, - Martin -- Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Seasons change, things come to pass"
