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Hi all, I have a small question..... i ran two commands and both gives me two different answer for the same question.... Code: $>arch $> i686 and then if i ...
  1. 05-28-2010 #1
    Arizz
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    Cool arch or $hosttype??

    Hi all,

    I have a small question.....

    i ran two commands and both gives me two different answer for the same question....

    Code:
    $>arch
 $> i686
    and then if i ran the the following command it tells me something else

    Code:
    $> echo $PATH
 $>i486

    whom do i belive???????????
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  2. 06-01-2010 #2
    markcole
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    i686.

    I believe that the hosttype is based on the kernel config while arch determines from the CPU how to answer.
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