[Gllug] Kernel compile taking forever...!

[Doug Winter]

Jack Bertram wrote:
>>Probably a silly question, but why are you compiling for k7 when you 
>>have a k8 class processor?
> 
> Because I've upgraded an existing system and didn't want to mess around
> with libraries etc.  Besides, I've heard that there are many programs
> that don't work properly under 64bit (e.g., openoffice).  So I thought I
> would get this system working properly and then try an AMD64
> installation on a new partition.

You can run a 64-bit kernel and a 32-bit userspace.  The 32-bit stuff 
runs fine, and it all runs as 32-bit so there's no issue with stuff like OO.

Cheers,

Doug.


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