Bob Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > ATM I am running openSUSE 10.2 x86_64, but I notice that some programs, > outside the standard repository tree, are only supplied for 32bit OS. > > Will I be able to install and run these apps?
Yes, you will. the 32bit packages supplied allow you to run all 32-bit
programs. Just install e.g. the 32-bit firefox and YaST will install
the needed 32-bit packages.
> If not, how do I force the openSUSE installation to allow me to install a
> 32bit OS? I only have 2G RAM, so no real need for 64bit.
64-bit might help even with smaller RAM - the CPU has extra registers
that allow some speed up...
Andreas
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