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Re: x86_64 vs i386

From David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com>
Newsgroups linux.debian.user
Subject Re: x86_64 vs i386
Date 2016-03-20 20:40 +0100
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On 03/20/2016 10:45 AM, Gene Heskett wrote:
> One of the problems I have is architecture related, synaptic thinks for
> some unfathomable to me reason, that this is an i386 machine.  But its
> not, currently running kernel 3.16.0-0.bpo.4-amd64, and no currently
> installed 32 bit application has a problem.
>
> But now all the browser coders have thrown i386 machines under the bus,
> and I'm apparently stuck with the broken i386 stuff left behind.
>
> How can I convince the package managers to search for x86_64 stuff in the
> repos and install it.
>
> All my reload the repo databse errors point to it looking for
> non-existant i386 version of this or that, when obviously (to me at
> least) I see no valid reason for refusing to install x86_64 stuff.
>
> Or should I bite the bullet, go buy 2 new drives and do a fresh x86_64
> install?

I would do a backup-wipe-install-restore cycle.  (Yes, I'm predictable.)


I typically grab CD 1 with my desktop of choice, installing or leaving 
out the desktop as desired when installing on a given computer:

 
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/archive/7.9.0/amd64/jigdo-cd/debian-7.9.0-amd64-xfce-CD-1.jigdo


For those who prefer KDE or LXDE:

 
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/archive/7.9.0/amd64/jigdo-cd/debian-7.9.0-amd64-kde-CD-1.jigdo

 
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/archive/7.9.0/amd64/jigdo-cd/debian-7.9.0-amd64-lxde-CD-1.jigdo


I believe the standard CD 1 defaults to Gnome 3:

 
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/archive/7.9.0/amd64/jigdo-cd/debian-7.9.0-amd64-CD-1.jigdo


Of course, if you have a local cache for packages, the net installer 
saves bandwidth and might age better:

 
http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/archive/7.9.0/amd64/jigdo-cd/debian-7.9.0-amd64-netinst.jigdo


I'm curious about "2 new drives".  What's the intended purpose of the 
machine?  What drive(s) are already installed?  Any spares on the shelf? 
   And, what about the USB 3.0 flash-as-system-drive trick?


David

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x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-20 18:50 +0100
  Re: x86_64 vs i386 Dan Ritter <dsr@randomstring.org> - 2016-03-20 19:00 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-20 19:50 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-20 20:00 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-20 20:10 +0100
        Stupid ERRATUM was Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-20 20:10 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 The Wanderer <wanderer@fastmail.fm> - 2016-03-20 20:00 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-20 20:00 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-20 20:20 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-20 20:00 +0100
  Re: x86_64 vs i386 Christian Seiler <christian@iwakd.de> - 2016-03-20 19:00 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Adam Wilson <moxalt@riseup.net> - 2016-03-23 10:10 +0100
  Re: x86_64 vs i386 David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2016-03-20 20:40 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Dan Ritter <dsr@randomstring.org> - 2016-03-20 23:40 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 00:10 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> - 2016-03-21 05:30 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 09:50 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Curt <curty@free.fr> - 2016-03-21 18:50 +0100
  Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-21 16:00 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> - 2016-03-21 16:20 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 17:00 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 00:30 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Tom Browder <tom.browder@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 00:30 +0100
          Re: x86_64 vs i386 Tom Browder <tom.browder@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 01:10 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Frank McCormick <debianlist@videotron.ca> - 2016-03-22 02:20 +0100
  Re: x86_64 vs i386 Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> - 2016-03-21 16:00 +0100
    Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 17:00 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 The Wanderer <wanderer@fastmail.fm> - 2016-03-21 17:10 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 22:20 +0100
          Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-21 22:50 +0100
      Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 00:30 +0100
        Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-22 02:10 +0100
          Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 18:20 +0100
            Re: x86_64 vs i386 Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-22 20:00 +0100
              Re: x86_64 vs i386 Lisi Reisz <lisi.reisz@gmail.com> - 2016-03-22 23:50 +0100
                Re: x86_64 vs i386  now firefoxish Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-23 00:20 +0100
                Re: x86_64 vs i386  now firefoxish Gene Heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2016-03-23 03:30 +0100
                Re: x86_64 vs i386 now firefoxish Marc Shapiro <marcnshap@gmail.com> - 2016-03-23 03:40 +0100

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