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neosenate

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Registered: 2007-05-02

Posts: 17

From x86_64 to i686 without reinstallation?

Hi,

I have been running arch x86_64 for about 6 months now and have found that whilst I have no problems with the OS itself, the packages I need to run only come in i686 versions.

I was wondering if it were possible to recompile my system and have it be a i686 without having to reinstall everything again?

If this isn't possible, is there some way I can save my setup and then put it back on the newly compiled system?

With thanks

N

skottish

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Registered: 2006-06-16

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Re: From x86_64 to i686 without reinstallation?

You will have to re-install everything to make the switch. There are a few threads around about backing up your configuration files and such to make the switch less painful.

There's another possible option thought. There are quite a few 32 bit packages for Arch 64 in community. With them you can get lots of stuff running. What program do you need to install?

neosenate

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Registered: 2007-05-02

Posts: 17

Re: From x86_64 to i686 without reinstallation?

I need to install the Coldfusion server together with flex.  I've gotten flash working using the 32bit libraries but haven't yet been able to get CF working.

skottish

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Re: From x86_64 to i686 without reinstallation?

That's certainly more challenging than anything I've tried. Hopefully someone here has the experience.

neosenate

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Registered: 2007-05-02

Posts: 17

Re: From x86_64 to i686 without reinstallation?

Thanks for your help anyway!