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#1 2009-06-04 00:05:37
- Benedict_White
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Making packages for i686 and x86_64
I have a number of packages which I use which are either not mainstream, or if they are, I compile a bit differently.
I distribute them amoung machines which are both i686 and x86_64 so the question is can I make them for both types of CPU at the same time or indeed on the same machine?
If not why not? And, can we change makepkg so that it can?
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Benedict White
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#2 2009-06-04 00:13:22
- Allan
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Re: Making packages for i686 and x86_64
You can build i686 packages on an x86_64 machine. See the wiki for a guide to setting up an i686 chroot.
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#3 2009-06-04 08:31:54
- Benedict_White
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Re: Making packages for i686 and x86_64
Allan, do you know if it is possible the other way around?
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#4 2009-06-04 08:35:44
- Allan
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Re: Making packages for i686 and x86_64
I believe it is, but it is a lot more difficult. On your i686 host system, you would need an x86_64 kernel (and toolchain?). I have never actually tried....
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