> Next, assuming there are no compatability problems with th MB or CPU, can I > just replace the MB, add appropriate memory, connect my old HD with Sarge and > Etch as mentioned above, and expect the system to boot? Certainly, it will > not see the dual cores and it would be running in 32 bit mode, but will it > work so that I can then install an SMP kernel once it is running?
Yes, your old 32-bit kernel and userland will boot just fine with your new AMD64 CPU. You'll be up and running and can then convert to 64 bits at your leisure. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
