32 bit to 64 bit -linux

[santhosh_linux]

Hi,

I have a pc type 64 bit, i accidentally downloaded the 32 bit(i.e X86) versions of fedora and ubuntu etc. every time i booted with the downloaded live cd will generates error because of the PC architecture varications. i was frustrated because of this.

But i have a properly installed ubuntu ultimate on my machine that is amd_64 bit (downloaded). Currently working

my query is it possible to convert the 32 bit live cd to 64 bit live cd, either by doing some compilation or cant possible. please give me some suggestion to work on this. because i have many Live cd's which are 32 bit.



Thanks all.

[bigtomrodney]

32bit distributions should work fine on 64bit systems, in fact they have been traditionally recommended due to difficulties with some applications. Can you post details of the errors?

[santhosh_linux]

NO my Board D102 GGc Intel Ati chipset.

I have downloaded yoper linux and wrote it to a live cd, similarly many cd. i got some error during the live cd booting, currently i facing these errors with all fedora version like 7,8,9,10. only thing fed 10 will boot to the gnome, but mouse and keyboard not working.

my question can i use my ubuntu ultimate to correct the 32 bit version of live cd to change into to 64 bit for my usage?

Thanks for quick reply

[bigtomrodney]

my question can i use my ubuntu ultimate to correct the 32 bit version of live cd to change into to 64 bit for my usage?

No you cannot convert it.

The applications/libraries would need to be recompiled from source. The point I was trying to make is that they should work as they are (in 32bit) so if you are having trouble you can post your error here and we can see what's happening.

[santhosh_linux]

Thanks wait for a minute, i will come with bugs.

[santhosh_linux]

On yoper linux:

sd 2:0:0:0: attached scsi generic sgo type 0

etc.....

PCI:enabling 0000:00:13:0
PCI:enabling 0000:00:13:0(pointer references)

rtc_cmos robe of 00:03 failed with error 16.
then hangs.

On fedora :

PCI bios bug :MCFG area at e000000000 is not E820 reserved.
PCT :not using MM_CONFIG

then hangs

[bigtomrodney]

It seems this might be related to enabling of virtualisation in your BIOS.

Check this thread for details. I believe this was an issue with older kernels but is likely now resolved.

[santhosh_linux]

Thanks for your help, i will try it.