Re: 64 bit kernel, 32-bit userland (was Re: old dos and win3.1 games on Debian Etch amd64)
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Ron Johnson wrote:
> On 10/14/08 23:14, Rich Healey wrote:
>> Ron Johnson wrote:
>>> On 10/14/08 22:37, Rich Healey wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>> I'd disagree. 32bit + 64bit kernel is always a good idea, and 64 bit
>>> How do you do that? Just install the amd64 kernel and reboot?
>>>
>> Yup :)
>>
>> Very simple, addresses a lot of problems. In production if a customer
>> purchases x86_64 kit that's what I deploy to them. You'll even find it's
>> in the i386 repos.
>
> Thanks.
>
> What if I want to build my own kernel?
>
Just build a 64 bit kernel. If you're building an i386 or PPC kernel
there is an option toplevel or one down in the config for a 64 bit kernel.
These are the only two archtypes i've got much experience with, and also
the only two that have a 32 bit subset instruction set that springs to mind.
HTH
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