> I have a recently upgraded computer with an AMD 64 bit SEMPRON > processor. I purchased a DVD set of Debian 3.1 (SARGE) for IA-64 and > want to use Sarge as my operating system. > > Will my IA-64 version of Sarge install properly on a computer that > uses a SEMPRON processor?
Nope, it will not run. IA-64 is the architecture, and instruction set used in Intel Itanium processors, and its not compatible with x86 processors in all their forms and models. Your Sempron uses the AMD64 instruction set, which is branded by Intel as EM64T, and also more generally known as x86-64. > I have two removable hard drives, and have already set up WinXP on one > of them. So, I won't get in too much trouble if an attempt to install > SARGE fails. I just wanted to find out if there are any known > issues/solutions. The only solution to install Debian on your sempron is either to get the 32-bit version, or to get the AMD64/EM64T/x86-64 version of Sarge if you really want 64-bit capability. > After purchasing my version of SARGE, I read a note in > www.debian.org/ports that listed a separate version of Sarge > specifically for AMD 64-- finding this bit of info prompted my question. They better state that, as the two are different architectures. Regards, IraqiGeek www.iraqigeek.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
