pure 64 bits system ...

milpat · n00b Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 4

If I install 2007.0 (AMD64) will I have a pure 64 bits system (I know that I will need a chroot to run 32 bits applications) or will I have a hybrid 32/64 system like openSUSE ???

Thanks in advance.

milpat

sonicbhoc · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject:

If you use multilib profiles, you'll have 32/64 bit. However, if you use no-multilib profiles, you'll have only 64-bit.

Don't use the LiveCD/LiveDVD installers, though, you should install through the Gentoo Handbook. Trust me, the installers are still quite buggy.
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milpat · n00b Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 4

Thanks sonicbhoc,

Is the multilibs an optional USE flag ??? If not, where do I find information on installing without multilibs ???

Thanks again

milpat

user118696 · Apprentice Joined: 16 Sep 2005 Posts: 276

Have a look at the 'Choosing the Right Profile' section of the Handbook (amd64). Everything is explained there.

milpat · n00b Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 4

Thanks muaddib,

Nice nick by the way ... it shows you know your classics !!!

I just printed the handbook and will read it. Yeah ... RTFM !!! ;-)

milpat