Linux Kernel for x86_64
 

Hi,
If I have to use the linux kernel 2.6.10 at kernel.org for a x86_64 machine, do I need to set some specific compile time options?

Thanks,

Sanjay

When you do the make menuconfig step make sure you choose the correct processor. Other then that you should be fine.

you won't be able to produce a 64 bit kernel unless the compile tools are already designed to output 64bit programs.

either rebuild the compile tools, configuring them for 64 bit system, then use them to compile the kernel, or download a 64bit live cd, and compile from it.