On 01/30/2009 01:05 PM, Johannes Wiedersich wrote:
tinkywinky wrote:
I've installed x86 version of Lenny, but I have 64-bit processor. I'd like
to change to use 64-bit version of debian. Is that possible without having
to reinstall?
There is a very simple way: just install the linux-image-*-amd64 and
boot into that kernel. This will run a 64bit kernel with your 32bit
system. It won't be 'fully' 64, but for me it's 64bit enough on my laptop.
I don't really know how much real life improvement a fresh install of
amd64 would yield, but I guess for most desktop systems it is not really
to worry about...
(Please correct me, if that's wrong or share any expererience on that)
I concur with Johannes. Install a 64-bit kernel and keep your
existing 32-bit userland. It's what I do, and it works like a charm.
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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
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