[ATrpms-users] Going x86 to x86_64

[Keith C]

On Aug 10, 2006, at 9:31 AM, Julian Edwards wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I recently swapped out an old Athlon Thunderbird for an Athlon64 in my
> FC4 MythTV system.  Everything works fine but I'd like to use 64-bit
> instead of 32-bit packages now.
>
> Is there an easy way of upgrading online using smart/yum/apt?  Or am I
> going to need the FC installation CDs and re-install everything?
>

Easy, no.  Your current non-64 bit kernel will prevent you from  
installing a 64 bit kernel through yum/smart.  The only way I know to  
upgrade is to use the install DVD/CD.  I went through the same  
upgrade as you and decided 64 bit wasn't worth the trouble.  I've  
been fine running 32 bit on my Athlon64.

> If I want to go to FC5 at the same time would that be a problem?

Might as well.

Keith C