[mythtv-users] 32 bit or 64bit???

Robert McNamara robert.mcnamara at gmail.com
Fri Jan 16 01:24:18 UTC 2009


On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 5:21 PM, A JM <vbtalent at gmail.com> wrote:
> If you were building a new backend/frontend would you go with a 32bit box or
> a 64bit box?
>

I run three systems now, all 64-bit.  Especially with the recent
release of adobe flash on 64 bit and wmapro audio codec support being
commited shortly to libavcodec, there is little reason not to on a 64
bit chip.

> Can you run a 32bit OS on a 64bit chip?
>

Yes.

> Would you run a 64bit OS?
>

Yes, and do.

> Are there compiling differences in the ./configure between a 64bit and32bit
> OS and for that matter Myth?
>

Nope.

> Anyone have references to a guide for building a 64bit box as opposed to a
> 32bit box?
>

No difference.

> My plan is to use Ubuntu with VDPAU and an Nvidia 8000 based board maybe the
> Zotac that was mentioned a little bit ago by Brad -
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813500016 it seems
> like a strong enough board.
>
> Any suggestions for the build would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>

You're welcome.  ;)

> AJM,
>

Robert


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