Re: Debian on an AMD64 Processor

2006-03-14 Thread Dennis Stosberg
Andy wrote: > Hello List, Hello Andy, > [..] > Can I run regular Debian Sarge on an AMD64 processor, or do I have to run > the AMD64 port? Both the i386 port and the (unofficial) amd64 port of Sarge will run fine on amd64 hardware. If you're running the i386 port on amd64 hardware you can ch

Re: Debian on an AMD64 Processor

2006-03-14 Thread Andy
Clive Menzies wrote: Yes 32bit sarge will install on your box but if you want to take advantage of 64bit processing power, you need the 64bit install: https://alioth.debian.org/docman/view.php/30192/21/debian-amd64-howto.html#id220463 Thanks Clive. That clears things up nicely for me. This is

Re: Debian on an AMD64 Processor

2006-03-14 Thread Clive Menzies
On (14/03/06 10:21), Andy wrote: > What's the deal with Debian on AMD64 processors? > > I am building a new box for the first time in quite a while, and have > become a little confused about the whole 64bit processor thing. > > Can I run regular Debian Sarge on an AMD64 processor, or do I have t

Debian on an AMD64 Processor

2006-03-14 Thread Andy
Hello List, What's the deal with Debian on AMD64 processors? I am building a new box for the first time in quite a while, and have become a little confused about the whole 64bit processor thing. Can I run regular Debian Sarge on an AMD64 processor, or do I have to run the AMD64 port? Thank