Hi, On Thursday 28 June 2012 00:33:03 Robert Huff wrote: > > Odhiambo Washington writes: > > > > Will the buildworld ---> buildkernel KERNCONF=FOO64 allow a 32 bit > > > installation to build a 64 bit kernel? I'd like to upgrade this > > > machine to 64 bit AMD and I'd prefer not to do it from a DVD if > > > I can do it from source. Has anyone tried this and succeeded > > > (or failed spectacularly) on a remote install/upgrade? > > > > Please just don't do it. > > > > Backup, Install new, restore configs and data! > > I'd go even further: > > 1) replace the old disk, and jumper it to "read-only". > 2) install 64-bit system on new disk. (use the opportunity to > adjust partition size/layout) > 3) mount the old disk externally, and copy as needed. > 4) when done, store the old disk in a safe, known spot for a > year.
to learn then that cosnumer grade disk do not start anymore after a one year break? Erich _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
