Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:20:37 +0200
From: Matthias Schniedermeyer <ms@citd.de>
To: "Shaun R." <mailinglists@unix-scripts.com>
Cc: linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: 64bit kernel, 32bit OS?
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On 09.07.2008 17:16, Shaun R. wrote:
> If i where to run a 32bit OS on a 64bit kernel would there be any 
> problems with that?  I'm not trying to convert the OS to 64bit, just 
> would rather not have to build multiple kernels if i dont have too.  I'm 
> talking x86_32 and x86_64 btw too.

I guess you mean 32bit userspace with a 64bit kernel.

And that's no problem as long as "CONFIG_IA32_EMULATION" is set
The option is in the menu: Executable file formats / Emulations
and is called: IA32 Emulation


Bis denn

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