How Do

[hpat21]

1)How do I know if my OS is 32-bit or 64-OS Red Hat Linux
2)How do I install 32-bit Linux on Dell EM64T machine.
3) I do not see DVD in my linux Install. What should I be looking for to make it auto mount.
Any Help.

[bigtomrodney]

1)Run the command 'uname -i' - i686 indicates it is running a 32 bit OS
2)There is no special instructions required, just pop the disc in as usual.
3)If it is a DVD film it will be encrypted and require libdvdcss to be accessed, and may not be mounted like a normal disc.

[hpat21]

Thanks for reply.
1)I have following:
uname -i
i386

Does that mean it is 32-bit or 64-bit OS

Also:
uname -a gives me
Linux host.domain 2.6.9-34.EL #1 Fri Feb 24 16:44:51 EST 2006 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

So how can I make 32-bit OS to start on boot as I have other software to install on 32-bit OS which do not work on 64-bit OS.

3) I have software to be installed on 32-bit OS which is in DVD format. This is not DVD film?
Any help.
Thanks

[bigtomrodney]

It looks like you already have a 32 bit system running. As for the DVD you can mount it manually using the mount command, but I do not use Red Hat so there may be something else I am missing here.

[hpat21]

You mentioned that 'uname -i' - i686 indicates it is running a 32 bit OS
But I get uname -i i386

So on logo am I in 64-bit OS?

How do I make only 32-bit OS loaded when I login and not 64-bit.
is there anything changes I have do do at startup or login?

Also Also:
uname -a gives me
Linux host.domain 2.6.9-34.EL #1 Fri Feb 24 16:44:51 EST 2006 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux

Why do I see i686 i386 .

I am extremly new to this linux workd.
Please help so I can atleast get started to have 32-bit OS and install my software for testing.

[smolloy]

i386 and i686 mean that your's is a 32bit OS. From the results of "uname -a" I am 100% certain that you are using a 32bit OS.

100% certain.