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Old 04-10-2006, 02:35 PM   #1
bit128_linux
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Kernel 64 bit


Hi. I am using Slackware 10.2. I have a Sempron 64 bit processor 2600+ MHz.. Can you tell me how to compile the kernel for 64 bits? I'm trying this:

make ARCH=x86_64

and i'm getting this:

cc1: error: code model 'kernel' not supported in the 32 bit mode

I'm stuck. I have no idea what to do next... I never compiled something for 64 bits..
 
Old 04-10-2006, 02:42 PM   #2
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Are you trying to make a 64-bit Linux system starting with a 32-bit one?

If so, you will need a 64-bit toolchain (linker, assembler, compiler) and 64-bit 'C' libraries. This is why most start out with a 64-bit distro (unless you go the Gentoo route and build a 64-bit system from source).

It's funny you ask this question since I'm pondering doing this exact some thing, building a 64-bit Linux system from source, starting with a 32-bit distro.

EDIT; I just found this. It's not Slackware specific but it should be applicable, nonetheless.

Peace...

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Old 04-10-2006, 05:52 PM   #3
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I would suggest taking a look at slamd64 (www.slamd64.com) to see if that's what you want ...

Failing that, if you honestly want to start again have a look at these three threads I fished out:

Am I on x86_64?
How to compile Slackware 10.1 packages for the 64-bit Architecture?
Cross compiled kernel-2.6.13 for x86-64 arch stops booting under Slackware-10.1

You'll find a few more links that might be of interest here: http://www.kaear.co.uk/default.asp?pageID=37

I've said quite a lot on the subject of 32-64 conversion and I've only given you threads that I have participated in - there are more out there that will probably give you more details! I highly recommend you read "Am I on x86_64?", I'm quite proud of those explanations =)

- Piete.
 
Old 04-10-2006, 06:22 PM   #4
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Thanks for the links!

Peace...
 
Old 04-11-2006, 04:48 AM   #5
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Thanx, guys . I'm going to all those links
 
  


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