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Re: From x86 to x86-64



tinkywinky:
> 
> I've installed x86 version of Lenny, but I have 64-bit processor. I'd like
> to change to use 64-bit version of debian. Is that possible without having
> to reinstall?

Generally no, but...

> I thought of using a separate working directory where to install everything
> (if that is possible), and then move them to root. Is that a bad idea, and
> is there a better way around (probably is =)?

...you can use debootstrap to reinstall without using the installer and
without repartitioning your hard drive. You just need a swap partition
large enough to hold the base system.

J.
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