On 9/28/25 10:12 AM, Joe wrote:
On Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:00:11 -0500 Richard Owlett <rowlett@access.net> wrote:I may resurrect an former desktop machine as a trouble shooting aid. I need to know the data bus width. I know the Debian version number is stored in /etc/debian_version . How do I find if the installed OS is 32 or 64 bit? How do I discover the CPU's bus width?Given the circumstances, you may want to know more about the computer.
I personally know a lot about it. It once was my primary machine.It had a 32 bit OS originally but IIRC 64 bit hardware was becoming available so it might have been a suitable test bed for a then current problem.
This seems to be a fairly comprehensive list of ways to do that: https://opensource.com/article/19/9/linux-commands-hardware-information
Thank you. Looks like a good guide to not only answer some questions but give guidance on yet unasked questions.
Also ask Mr Google about the motherboard model for more difficult information like data bus width, usable RAM types etc.