installing debian ia64 on amd64 laptob

pippo · 08-02-2005, 04:07 PM

Hi!

I have bought an amd 64 notebook (hp pavilion zv 6068) and I can't get to install the debian ia64 distribution. While attempting to boot, I get the error message 'Unable to load kernel image: linux'). However I have no trouble installing the 32 bit version.

Thank you very much for your help!

McCloud · 08-02-2005, 04:23 PM

IA64 is meant for Intel Itanium processors, not for AMD64 processors.

You need to install the AMD64 distribution of Debian.

Good luck!!

IsaacKuo · 08-02-2005, 04:24 PM

ia64 is not compatible with AMD processors. It's meant for Intel 64bit processors.

pippo · 08-03-2005, 12:35 AM

Thank you very much!

This was indeed a ... stupid question.

This means that, so far, there is no debian distribution available for AMD64. I have seen no other debian distribution with a name suggesting 64 bits. This is why I jumped on ia64.

So, in order to work in 64 bits, I will have to use another distribution.

Thanks again!

IsaacKuo · 08-03-2005, 12:51 AM

Google for Debian AMD64. There's an unofficial port of Debian Sarge (currently stable) for AMD64. An official AMD64 distribution is planned for Debian Etch (currently testing).

pippo · 08-03-2005, 06:35 AM

Many thanks!

I have found it!
Debian running on an AMD 64 is indeed a nice idea and I would have been disapointed if it had not been possible.

Thanks for your help.