Not quite. the amd64 architecture does have 32-bit code compatibility. Libc however is the problem. i.e. 32-bit dynamic binaries would require a 32-bit libc, amongst other 32-bit libraries that it linked to.
The best way to run 32-bit binaries on a 64-bit Linux installation is via a 32-bit chroot. i.e. a "virtual" installation of a 32-bit Linux installation inside your 64-bit instruction. There are plenty of instructions on how to do that out there on the internet, and I suggest you google for "32-bit chroot in Linux". Regards, Bill On 29/10/06, Andreas Fischer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi ashley, When you change the kernel to a 64bit, or any architecture, your changing how the core of the OS works, and how it communicates with the software, so basically this means all the 32bit software you have installed won't work if you simply replace the kernel and then reboot your system. Fortunately, due the flexability of Open source software, the vast majority of software your likely to have, will probobly have a 64bit version available, with the exception of CPU specific programs (emulators, etc) and proprietary software binaries (such as the Flash plugin). So basically to answer your question, no. If you want to move to a 64bit kernel, you need to move everything to 64bit. Hope this helps - Andreas On 10/29/06, Ashley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > I recently had a MoBo problem that meant that it was about the same cost > to replace my old Athalon 2400+ with a 64bit system. > Everything seems to work with fine so far, but I was wondering about > switching to the 64bit kernel. Will all the 32 bit apps still work? Can > I just do the kernel/module etc changes and expect all else to work? Is > it worth the effort? > > TIA > Ashley > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.2.2 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > iD8DBQFFRExYgu0BrMM6usYRAj9vAJ9dM6C41zBK/Fzu3BTL359hLU9UsACfYVf4 > gl6QeChfYiVcJhzXEmWCA34= > =hRIH > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > -- > SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ > Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html > -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
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