[SLE] Any way to force x586 over x86_64 during installation?
Hello all, I got a new processor (Pentium 4, 3.0 Ghz , Hyper-Threading bla bla, 64-bit compatible) and I had to install SUSE 10 again so... This is my first time dealing with x86_64 packages at all! I'm having a hard-time with some applications (that used to work better on their 32-bit version). For example, mplayer won't play wmv9 videos because the codec's are 32-bit.... In order to install MPlayer 32-bit version I have to uninstall more than 8 packages (dependencies for mplayer as well for KDE, and other important apps). I'd rather install SUSE 10 (using all 32-bit packages). Is that possible? I noticed that when I go to YAST I can select a package and then I'll go to the version tab and I can choose the version I want (32 vs 64). I hope there's a nicer way during installation. Thanks for any help. Jorge -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Sat July 29 2006 7:02 pm, Jorge Fábregas wrote:
I'd rather install SUSE 10 (using all 32-bit packages). Is that possible?
Ok, I found the answer to my question: I need to use the CD's instead of the DVD! When I used CD #1 I got a message saying: "You are about to install 32-bit software on a 64-bit computer" and that's exactly what I wanted! It couldn't be that easier :) Jorge -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
Jorge Fábregas wrote:
On Sat July 29 2006 7:02 pm, Jorge Fábregas wrote:
I'd rather install SUSE 10 (using all 32-bit packages). Is that possible?
Ok, I found the answer to my question: I need to use the CD's instead of the DVD! When I used CD #1 I got a message saying: "You are about to install 32-bit software on a 64-bit computer" and that's exactly what I wanted!
It couldn't be that easier :)
But now, you can't run the 64 bit version of vi! ;-) -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
I'd rather install SUSE 10 (using all 32-bit packages). Is that possible?
Ok, I found the answer to my question: I need to use the CD's instead of the DVD! When I used CD #1 I got a message saying: "You are about to install 32-bit software on a 64-bit computer" and that's exactly what I wanted!
It couldn't be that easier :)
You can use the DVD to install 32 bit. When you get the intial boot screen where you choose the installation types (Install, Install with ACPI disabled, etc.) there are 3 options at the bottom... one is "F3 More". You Press F3 and you'll get more installation options, and if I remember correctly, F6 (after pressing F3) will let you choose a 32 bit or a 64 bit install. C. -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
On Monday 31 July 2006 2:35 am, Clayton wrote:
You Press F3 and you'll get more installation options, and if I remember correctly, F6 (after pressing F3) will let you choose a 32 bit or a 64 bit install.
Ahhh I didn't know that one. Thanks! Jorge -- Check the headers for your unsubscription address For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the archives at http://lists.suse.com Please read the FAQs: suse-linux-e-faq@suse.com
participants (3)
-
Clayton -
James Knott -
Jorge Fábregas