64-bit

Diomedes · 10-10-2011, 08:24 PM

Hey everybody. I've been out of the loop for quite some time now, and, armed with my first 64-bit PC (I'm a bit behind), I'd like to jump back into things here. Are there any precautions or considerations I should take regarding a 64-bit system? I've had several x86 boxes, so I'm a little apprehensive. I checked the stickies and didn't see anything, so I figured I'd just ask.

Thanks!
Dio

macemoneta · 10-10-2011, 09:05 PM

No problems, works fine.

Diomedes · 10-11-2011, 01:46 AM

Excellent, thank you.

teebones · 10-11-2011, 03:41 AM

some third party applications can have problems on 64bit, but that's the minority of all the things you are going to do on the long run. (less than 5% in most scenarios)

TobiSGD · 10-11-2011, 06:09 AM

Keep in mind that you have to install the multilib packages if you want to use 32 bit software, like Skype or Wine (assuming that you still use Slackware).