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

A JM vbtalent at gmail.com
Fri Jan 16 01:37:52 UTC 2009


On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 8:24 PM, Robert McNamara
<robert.mcnamara at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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Robert,

Are you running HD and VDPAU on any of your boxes?  would you mind posting
your ./config if you are I'm a bit confused on all of the options available
and what they are for.

Also, what OS are you running on these boxen?
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