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RemusX2 03-10-2005 11:14 PM
64 Bit Slackware?
 
I know almost nothing about Slackware specifically and am currently building a 64 bit machine. Is there a 64 bit version of Slackware or how would that work? I want to fully benefit from a 64 bit machine by having a 64 bit OS. I have always been interested in Slackware but this will be a deciding factor. Should I go with Gentoo or another Distribution. Any thoughts?

Thanks

Remus

spaceballs 03-10-2005 11:34 PM
AMD64 Running Slack-current
 
I have an AMD64 processor and I am running linux version 2.6.11. I know that I am not taking full advantage of my 64 bit processor, but it is still quicker than just about anything else. I first tried FC compiled for 86_64, but I had a lot of issues with it, and I really just didn't like FC. Try Slackware, and if you don't like it, then try gentoo.

SocialEngineer 03-10-2005 11:40 PM
I had a problem running Slack on a 64bit Athlon machine. Would randomly reboot and crash - other OSes ran fine on it (FreeBSD, NetBSD).

KMcD 03-11-2005 02:21 AM
There's an unofficial port of slackware to 64bit, called slamd64. I don't know much about it so don't know if it's any good or not.

bigearsbilly 03-11-2005 08:49 AM
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I had a problem running Slack on a 64bit Athlon machine. Would randomly reboot and crash - other OSes ran fine on it (FreeBSD, NetBSD).
I take it you recompiled the kernel?

RemusX2 03-11-2005 08:57 AM
I will probably go with the Slackware install then.... because it's going to be quicker just running the 64 bit processor. And after all, I can just duel boot with another Distro to see what I like more. I've been a FC user almost my whole linux life but I want to explore, and I hear good things about Slack.


Remus

bigearsbilly 03-11-2005 09:01 AM
I wonder if you recompile to a 64 bit kernel you can still run
32 bit apps. Must be able to.
I suppose you'd recompile stuff like mod_utils and such.

Or would you need to recompile everything?

It's worth buying an AMD64 just to try it.

jong357 03-11-2005 10:56 AM
If the individual binaries arent compiled for 64bit then they aren't going to take advantage of your 64bit proc. You can still run 32bit binaries on a 64bit system, there just not going to be taking advantage of your 64bit system... That was a little repetitive... :confused:

So, you would have to compile everything from scratch if you wanted a full 64bit system. But now I think I'm just stating the obvious....:scratch:


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