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Software - ia32-apt-get - looks cool
JackieBrown - Jul 30, 2008 - 01:24 AM
Post subject: ia32-apt-get - looks cool
Looks like we are going to have a way to install 32 bit debs without forcing them.
From ia32-libs-tools
Quote:
Tools for converting i386 debs for amd64 and ia64
On amd64 and ia64 the kernel is capable of executing i386
binaries. For that to work with dynamically linked binaries the
required 32bit libraries need to be available as well. This package
contains tools to convert native i386 binary packages for use under
amd64 or ia64.
damentz - Jul 30, 2008 - 02:35 AM
Post subject: RE: ia32-apt-get - looks cool
sweet, let me know if this results in a seamless 64bit experience (or at least easier)
JackieBrown - Aug 02, 2008 - 03:33 PM
Post subject: RE: ia32-apt-get - looks cool
I tried it the day it came out. It added ia32 sources to my repo list and when I did a dist-uprade, it started to install alot of packages but very slowly. I cut it off after about 5 minutes.
In truth, it's been a while since I need a 32 bit program (other the enemmy teritory) so while a nice tool, it does not hold that much appeal to me at the moment.
I might go back eventually and play with it to see if I can install a 32 bit iceweasel with the assocaited plugins. But since open java is in the repos and gnash works 90% of the time, even that is not as much a desire anymore.
Before I used to have a chroot for:
iceweal with plugins (flash and the "other ones")
open office
games
opera
iceweasel pugins, open office, and opera have been ported (or have free altertnatives) and my games (game) works well enough with the ia32 libs.
When the ia32 libs go anyway in favor of the ia32-tools, I might have the need again.
But enemy territory seems overun with bot servers now, so even that is losing interest for me.
DeepDayze - Aug 03, 2008 - 04:46 PM
Post subject: RE: ia32-apt-get - looks cool
I'll try this tool as I plan to switch to full 64-bit sidux. I'd still like to use 32 bit programs seamlessly where a 64 bit version is unavailable.