Hi, To compile a 64bit kernel, I assume I use my shiny new 64bit cross-compiler, following the instructions in "7.11. Linux-2.6.16.1", reboot with this new kernel, then chroot ?
-pete On Tuesday 11 April 2006 09:14, Jeremy Utley wrote: > On 4/10/06, Peter Fosseus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If I am cross-compiling for AMD 64, am I able to chroot or do I need to > > re-boot. Since it is my primary machine, chrooting would mean that I > > could continue to work :) > > This depends. Is your kernel compiled as a 64-bit enabled kernel, or > is it still 32-bit only? If you have a full 64-bit kernel, then you > can use the chroot path. However, I suspect that since you have a > 32-bit OS, your kernel compiled in the same manner, so you could > either use the reboot option, or compile yourself a 64-bit kernel ( > making sure you enable the 32-bit compatibility option). > > HTH, > > Jeremy -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/cross-lfs FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
