uname info and what software to install

csross · 10-07-2004, 02:28 PM

When I want to download software on a RH linux box, there are often many versions to choose from. Each is distinguished by i386, i586 or i686.

[root] uname -a
Linux server.company.com 2.4.20-6 #1 Thu Feb 27 10:01:19 EST 2003 i686 athlon i386 GNU/Linux

Which installation should I choose based on the information from the uname -a.

Thanks

Electronkz · 10-07-2004, 02:34 PM

what is your processor?
AMD Athlon what?
i have AMD Athlon XP +2600 +/-
and i always try to choose i686 if there are any, if not, i choose the i386 ones, which also works.

csross · 10-07-2004, 02:36 PM

I thought the info from the uname indicated which to download and install? Do you install based on the processor?

Electronkz · 10-07-2004, 02:45 PM

yes, although, read this:
i386 = generic
i586 = pentium, amd k6+
i686 = pentium II + pentium III (maybe Duron fits this category)
athlon = for an athlon
anyway, i don´t really pay much attention to it, if i don´t find a package built for an athlon, i just pick up the i386 or i686.
I guess that it is best to compile in that case, but... sometimes i just dont care.

csross · 10-07-2004, 03:13 PM

I appreciate the response and info. Unfortunatly, I have to care cause this is the company mail server and I need to download an application.

Linux server.company.com 2.4.20-6 #1 Thu Feb 27 10:01:19 EST 2003 i686 athlon i386 GNU/Linux

Since its an athlon and there is a linux/athlon version listed on the software to install, I will use it.

thanks

Electronkz · 10-07-2004, 03:19 PM

you´re welcome,