Some of the software that is part of the RHEL load isn't 64-bit safe or
hasn't been updated, so it is shipped as 32-bit.
There are also 32-bit compatibility libraries so that other 32-bit
applications can run (e.g. flash plugins, java plugins, proprietary app
that you are required to run, etc.)
So, it's normal to have both i386 and x86_64 on an x86_64. They are
there to make the transition to 64-bit go more smoothly.
Hugh
Paulo Martinez wrote:
Hello,
i have done an fresh install on a x86_64 system.
After all i found a lot of .i386 rpm installed.
I also noticed that they interfere with x86_64
packages (over written manuals or bins).
I prefer a clean, one arch installation.
After a de-installation of all .i386 rpm's and
successive reinstallation some x86_64 packages.
I can say/do rpm -qaV with less response.
I haven't follow the multilib discussion but
is this intentional?
Regards
P.Martinez
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