slack simple questions ?

Amphibia · 11-10-2004, 11:59 AM

hey! i would like to ask some (maybe simple) questions:
1. how can i compile kernel for amd64? all the time when i compile it it givs me only 32 bit... yes i know i have to select proper architecture, but it gives me all the time 32 bit....
2. can i compile slackware from the source (whole system from the beginning) ? guide? i would like to compile slack from the ground on my amd64 system.... please don´t tell me to go with gentoo or fc....
3. any guides or help pls?
Thanx

Matir · 11-10-2004, 12:56 PM

If you want to compile slack from source, get the source for every piece of software you have and build it. It wasn't designed to be a from-source distribution, and as such, provides no easy interface to rebuild from source (that I'm aware of).

Secondly, if you're building for AMD64 architecture, you should get a 64 bit binary. You might need a 64 bit libc, but I'm not sure. I wouldn't think so, for the kernel. Use "file <KERNELIMAGE>" to make sure it's 32 bit.

dog606 · 11-10-2004, 02:24 PM

Go check http://www.x86-64.org
They have a mailing list you can search.

Amphibia · 11-11-2004, 10:04 AM

hmm... this doesn´t help much. still thanks...