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Mark9

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## Can I switch to 32 bit

Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:14 pm

I have completed several remasters of Debian 8 Mate. "Final" version is over 3.2 Gb. Built on a 64 bit dual core laptop.
I have several 32 bit computers and people still bring 32 bit computers to me for repairs.
I was about to build up and remaster another set up for 32 bit computers, when I had a thought.
Can I install the 32 bit kernel on my existing setup on my laptop. Create another remaster, burn a DVD, and have it boot up live and be installable on 32 bit computers?
fsmithred

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## Re: Can I switch to 32 bit

Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:21 pm

No, that won't work. A lot of other stuff that's installed was compiled for 64-bit. If you figure out a way to make both 32 and 64 with only one installation, let me know. Having to build two identical installs seems to be more difficult than you might imagine.
Mark9

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## Re: Can I switch to 32 bit

Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:31 pm

So no choice then. Use one of my 32 bit computers and make another remaster as close to the same as my 64 bit setup. Should go quicker though from the practice.
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## Re: Can I switch to 32 bit

Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:38 pm

You don't have to use the 32-bit computer. You can install a 32-bit OS on the 64-bit computer, or you could do it inside virtualbox on the 64.
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## Re: Can I switch to 32 bit

Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:43 pm

Great info. I actually did know that I can use a 32 bit OS on a 64 bit computer. I have not used virtualbox.
I think though, I will do the build on a spare 32 bit computer, since I have one setup already. This way I can keep using my newish 64 bit laptop, fully setup already, while doing the work/setup on another computer. Also I think it will help to look at the 64 bit remaster now and then to copy the setup more easily.
Thanks again fsmithred.
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