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#1 2009-12-03 14:48:25
- djg1971
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is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
has anyone tried to follow the steps outlined at this link recently?:
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Upg … 6_64_HOWTO
can you verify that the procedure works? I need to upgrade my laptop (Lenovo T61) to the 64-bit kernel, just wanted to know if I might expect a lot of trouble or not...
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#2 2009-12-03 15:22:38
- tomk
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
I never read that page, so I can't offer an opinion, but when I changed from 32 to 64, I just backed up necessary data, wiped the 32-bit install, installed 64-bit, and restored data. Much cleaner IMO.
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#3 2009-12-03 17:19:11
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
Back when I went with 64-bit, I did the same as tomk and highly recommend that method. It's just cleaner and better in my opinion.
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#4 2009-12-03 17:29:28
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
Back up your configuration files, save your data, and do a clean install. 'Upgrading' from an existing installation is just asking for problems.
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#5 2009-12-03 17:33:47
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#6 2009-12-03 21:26:05
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
Back up your configuration files, save your data, and do a clean install. 'Upgrading' from an existing installation is just asking for problems.
Yes but still possible, I have upgraded an usb disk from 32bit to 64bit and it kept working just fine. Maybe I was lucky or followed some good tips 
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=64485
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#7 2009-12-04 02:57:42
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
If you want to backup your configurations and reinstall, there's a wiki page for that.
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#8 2009-12-04 02:59:33
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
Looking at the wiki guide it should work. It is how I would attempt this, but I have never been known for keeping things in working order.
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#9 2009-12-04 03:06:56
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Re: is arch wiki on uprgading from 32 -> 64-bit kernel correct?
Looking at the wiki guide it should work. It is how I would attempt this, but I have never been known for keeping things in working order.
You always make me crack up when you use those references... =p
To the OP, I think the advise so far will keep you pretty much fine.
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