[mythtv-users] Mythbuntu 32bit - how much RAM can it use?

[Jay Ashworth]

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tyler T" <tylernt at gmail.com>

> Can't you just just download the 64-bit versions of the same kernel
> and modules you have now, point GRUB to them, and reboot? Won't all
> your existing 32-bit stuff run just fine under a 64-bit kernel?
> 
> http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=94874 and
> http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/gentoo/user/190919 seem to imply
> that will work.

You have to have not only the kernel and modules, but 64-bit versions of,
effectively, all of /lib.

It's possible, but I don't think it's anywhere near trivial -- even if your
distro has it all packaged up for you.

Cheers,
-- jra
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