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Hi guys,
I have a 64-bit server with RH. I need to install a software there, but the only version of that software I have is for 32bit. When I install it, it ask to confirm that my platform is lnx86: I have to confirm(else it aborts the installation), but when it finishes I can't run the software.
Is it possible to install the version I have in my server?
Distribution: RH 6.2, Gen2, Knoppix, 98,2000 + various
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you'll have to make a 32-bit environment for the program to run in. This involves installing some 32-bit libraries, and possibly using chroot. That's how many 32-bit browser plugins are run in 64 bit linux.
OK, I spoke with RH support and they told me how to install 32-bit packages, but in the library 3200 packages are available! How can I know what I need?
Distribution: RH 6.2, Gen2, Knoppix, 98,2000 + various
Posts: 3,151
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I really hope someone else jumps in here. Hopefully the package has a README or an INSTALL telling you which ones you need. Your package manager should select the packages that one of those depends on for you.
You also may be able to run ldd on a library in the package to see what libraries that file looks for.
Hi guys,
I have a 64-bit server with RH. I need to install a software there, but the only version of that software I have is for 32bit. When I install it, it ask to confirm that my platform is lnx86: I have to confirm(else it aborts the installation), but when it finishes I can't run the software.
Is it possible to install the version I have in my server?
Have you tried "$ setarch i386" yet? After that you can run in 32-bit environment.
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, however that software works in any standard 32-bit linux dist!
