Re: [gentoo-amd64] About to install on a 64 bit system. Advice wanted.

[Dale]

Mateusz Arkadiusz Mierzwinski wrote:
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>
> 2010/12/9 Dale <rdalek1967@×××××.com <mailto:rdalek1967@×××××.com>>
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>     Frank Peters wrote:
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>         On Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:17:18 -0600
>         Dale<rdalek1967@×××××.com <mailto:rdalek1967@×××××.com>>  wrote:
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>
>             What are some things that I should watch for and enable
>             that isn't so
>             obvious for someone new to 64 bit?
>
>
>         The first thing to decide is whether or not you want a pure 64-bit
>         system or a 64-bit system that keeps 32-bit capability.
>
>         I am a purist.  I left 32-bit programs in the dust a long time
>         ago.
>         But as a consequence there are some things that I will miss
>         because
>         they are available in 32-bit packages only.  An example would be
>         Acroread, the PDF viewer, from Adobe.  Without Acroread, you will
>         only view pdf files through the 64-bit xpdf.  The Intel C++
>         compiler is another example.  In fact, most commercial software
>         that bothers to release a Linux version will do so in 32-bit
>         format only.
>
>         So if you need to make use of those offerings, you'll need
>         to keep 32-bit compatibility.
>
>         My own view is that these software developers are way behind
>         the times and should have long ago made their products in
>         a 64-bit form.  It's not that difficult to do.
>
>         Whatever the choice, pure 64-bit or 64/32, Gentoo makes it
>         easy.
>
>         Frank Peters
>
>
>
>
>     Now I have a question.  How do I tell Gentoo to make it pure 64 or
>     a mix of 32 and 64?  I have read about this but I don't think I
>     have actually seen where it is set.  Is it a profile selection,
>     USE flag or something else?
>
>     If I decide on one then want to switch to the other, does that
>     require a reinstall or just a change in settings and a recompile
>     of world?
>
>     Since I use KDE, I always use Okular to view pdf files.  I assume
>     KDE is 64 bit ready.
>
>     Thanks.
>
>     Dale
>
>     :-)  :-)
>
>
> You can set it in KERNEL by disabling 32 bit application support and
> recompiling GLIBC and GCC without MULTILIB ;). Try also running 32 bit
> app. System is not slower or anything else wrong happens. If You drop
> 32-bit support You cannot use WINE and load PE32 apps (aka Win32).
>
> --
> Mateusz Mierzwiński
>
> Bluebox Software http://www.blueboxsoft.pl/mateusz-mierzwinski

I don't use Wine.  I have never heard of PE32 so I don't guess I have a 
need for it either.  lol   It sounds like I should go pure 64 bit.  
Anyone disagree with that?  Someone mentioned pdf files but I can use 
KDE's program for that as I do now.  I can use OOo as a backup too.

Also, there is no server type stuff on here and no plans to install 
any.  It's basically a desktop system built like a freaking tank.  Here 
is a link but I'm not finished yet.  I should have a couple more things 
in there in the next few days.  If you look good, you will notice why I 
can't start the install yet.  Hint, something is missing.  If you notice 
it right off, pat yourself on the back.  :-D

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5640/201012070003cutscale.jpg

Thanks.

Dale

:-)  :-)