Install i686 or x86 on Core Duo [solved]

John Stalberg · n00b Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 15

I'm trying to install Gentoo on a MacBook in a Parallels Desktop virtual machine with the minimal install CD. Since I am totally new to both Gentoo Linux and Intel I do not know if I should use the stage3-i686 or stage3-x86 tar ball? The Core Duo is not 64 bit capable as someone suggested in another thread on this forum. So, i686 or x86 on Core Duo?

nixnut · Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 8:29 am Post subject:

Both will do, i686 will have some more optimisations for your cpu so it should be a bit faster. If you'll actually notice that is something else.
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John Stalberg · n00b Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 15

Thanks! I'll try the i686 first!