Re: Installation advice needed for a really stable desktop machine
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Liam O'Toole wrote:
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>>. It seems people have blinders on today. He said he wanted to use the
>> 32-bit version and he currently uses the 64-bit version. One can't
>> downgrade a system from 64-bit to 32-bit easily. IMO, one would be
>> better off re-installing.
>
> No, the OP stated that he was 'considering' the i386 port. My
> suggestion offers him the possibility of avoiding the need for a
> reinstall, if he is prepared to forego the delights of an i386 port.
> I'll let the OP perform the cost/benefit analysis himself.
Agreed, but he also said he needed wine and didn't want to do a chroot,
which means he *needs* the 32-bit.
It's not worth arguing over. Enough information has been given that he
can now make an informed decision, whatever he decides to do.
Joe
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