On Saturday 28 February 2015 20:57:04 Sharon Kimble wrote: > I installed this "jessie" setup on 10/02/14 from an old "wheezy" > net-install disc dated 28/05/13! I'm in the process of downloading a > jessie net-install for future installation. > > This setup is currently running a "3.16.0-4-686-pae" kernel. Is it a > good idea to convert to a 64bit kernel, specifically > "3.16.0-4-amd64"? And if it is a good idea, It is not. > how do I do it? Is it as > simple as downloading the "3.16.0-4-amd64" kernel, reboot to it, and > delete the "3.16.0-4-686-pae" kernel? > > Thanks > Sharon. Yes, it is as easy as this to run into all kinds of problems. This question has been asked before on this list and the answer is: Provided you got the 64bit hardware, reinstall a complete amd64 system. If you need to install certain 32bit programs you will want to read up on multiarch: https://www.debian-administration.org/article/531/Using_proprietary_i386_apps_on_an_amd64_system
Here are some words about a transition from i386 to amd64 but if you ask my opinion: far too much hassle - it's at least not worth my time. https://www.v13.gr/blog/?p=11 If you can't afford to spend the time to reinstall completely right now, then stay with i386 until you can invest the time for a shiny new system. Sincerely Eike -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/2727337.TdZh5lkGGm@lxcl01
