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NiGhtMarEs0nWax

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Registered: 2010-03-04

Posts: 3

64 bit support.

So I'm building a new system soon and since I've heard so much about  how great Arch is I'm going to give it a proper try. I tried it once before, got X up and running, desktop etc, but just gave up. since Ubuntu insist on using pulse audio and generally being shit, (well that's not true, it's ok, bit i am looking for more) i have been looking for an alternative to draw me away.

so my question is, what is the 64bit support like with Arch? I mean in terms of packages, are many written for 64 bit platforms? I wouldn't want to limit my scope for software by opting for 64bit, but I don't really have a choice considering..
I know in the Ubuntu repos there was a library that provided 32bit support on 64bit platforms, does arch have a similar package in it's repos? is it even practical?

Thank you.

some-guy94

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Registered: 2009-08-15

Posts: 360

Re: 64 bit support.

If the system is 64-bit, use arch64. If you need some 32-bit packages, install the bin32-(nameofapp) package from the AUR.

Runiq

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From: Germany

Registered: 2008-10-29

Posts: 1,053

Re: 64 bit support.

…or use a chroot.

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Skripka

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From: 2X1280X1024

Registered: 2009-02-19

Posts: 555

Re: 64 bit support.

There is practically NO reason not to use 64bit, if your CPU supports it.*

*Only exceptions being if you don't like using 32bit-libs for Google Earth or Adobe Acrobat.  Those are really the only apps that are not available natively for 64bit.

evr

Arch Linux f@h Team Member

Registered: 2009-01-23

Posts: 554

Re: 64 bit support.

http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch64_FAQ