32 bit lib files with 64 bit install

Dizzymman · 04-23-2011, 12:24 PM

Hi guys,
I'm going to install 11.4 opensuse with the x86_64 dvd. Do I have to tell the installer to install both versions of lib files, or maybe do something extra to make sure it loads 32 bit libs?

Or, will it be automatic? That's why its x86_64 it will install both.

Thanks hope what I'm asking is understandable

Dizzymman · 04-23-2011, 01:03 PM

I Guess what I am asking is using x86_64 will it be multilib automatically?

knudfl · 04-23-2011, 01:40 PM

All essential libraries have a 32bit version : Total count = 668 x 32bit.
( All 668 packages are not on the DVD.)

Using the live cd : glibc-32bit glibc-locale-32bit ncurses-32bit
are automatically installed.
May be there is an option at install : "Compatibility 32bit" ?

Installing all 32bit after the install :
rpm -Uvh /media/<DVD-name>/<folder-with-packages>/ *32bit*

Dizzymman · 05-25-2011, 03:24 PM

After thought for people reading thread for help:

You can have the DVDinstaller install 32bit compatibility libs. During the install, when your specifying rpms to install there is a section of the tree for 32bit compatibility.