Re: how to upgrade to a 64-bit mobo?
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On 04/04/08 12:56, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
> Millions(?) must have done this but googling left doubts.
>
> I'm thinking of upgrading my EP-8VTAI 32-bit mobo to an ASUS M2N-SLI
> which is 64-bit.
>
> I now run one Sid system that is pure i386.
>
> What is best?
>
> 1. install the ASUS M2N-SLI into a new box and keep the old box.
>
> 2. install the ASUS M2N-SLI into the present box but then I have 4 HDD's
> with only 32-bit Sid.
>
> Many must have faced this question. Pointers?
If your /home a "/data" directories not on the same partition as
/usr, then choose option (2) and do a fresh 64-bit install over the
32-bit directories. Your data directories will (unless you screw
up) be safe.
- --
Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
We want... a Shrubbery!!
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