[Novalug] 32 bit Linux on 64 bit Machine

[Brian Steisslinger]

There is no problem running 32 bit OS'es (Windows or Linux) on extended 64
bit CPU's like Intels with EM64T or AMD with X64. You just don't get any of
the benefits of the 64 bit OS.

-Brian

On 11/16/06, David A. Hammond <hammonds at starpower.net> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> If I can't get the machine described in my previous note working
> again, I will be buying a new machine.  It will probably be a
> 64 bit Sempron or Athlon.  Can I run a 32 bit Linux such as
> Fedora Core 3 or 5 (those are the distros I have CDs for and I
> am on dialup, so no downloading is feasible) on those CPUs?
>
> I think the answer is yes but I just want to make sure.
>
> TIA,
> Dave
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