RPM Question
 

Hi guys,

Can someone tell me what the difference is between a RPM that is i386 and i686? For example, qmail-1.03-48.i386 and qmail-1.03-48.i686- what's the difference? Is it processor type or Redhat version, like 7.0 or 7.3, ect.

I want to install qmail on RH 7.2. Which one of the above will work with 7.2?

Thanks!

Vince

:Pengy:

The "i386" and "i686" indicate what processor the package is optimized for. The "i686 package, for example, won't work on a P1 or a K6, but the i386 will work (maybe not optimally) on P3.

Thanks and one more question
 

Thanks very much.

Are there any other types I should look out for? e.g., i586?

I know I have seen one of these during bootup, one was called Valhala. I'd guess this is the best way to tell which processor I have, or can I see this somewhere while logged in as root?

Thanks for the help!

Vince

mandrake uses i586 by default. the best way to find what cpu you have is naturally to use uname. trial error to see what programs you can run is a bit of a bizarre way to do anything.