Hi, here is the step-by-step how to migrate between architectures: http://dadv.livejournal.com/143243.html It's in russian, but you could use google translate. Of course all such docs provided without any warranties.
2012/6/28 Erich Dollansky <[email protected]> > Hi, > > On Thursday 28 June 2012 00:33:03 Robert Huff wrote: > > > > Odhiambo Washington writes: > > > > > > Will the buildworld ---> buildkernel KERNCONF=FOO64 allow a 32 bit > > > > installation to build a 64 bit kernel? I'd like to upgrade this > > > > machine to 64 bit AMD and I'd prefer not to do it from a DVD if > > > > I can do it from source. Has anyone tried this and succeeded > > > > (or failed spectacularly) on a remote install/upgrade? > > > > > > Please just don't do it. > > > > > > Backup, Install new, restore configs and data! > > > > I'd go even further: > > > > 1) replace the old disk, and jumper it to "read-only". > > 2) install 64-bit system on new disk. (use the opportunity to > > adjust partition size/layout) > > 3) mount the old disk externally, and copy as needed. > > 4) when done, store the old disk in a safe, known spot for a > > year. > > to learn then that cosnumer grade disk do not start anymore after a one > year break? > > Erich > _______________________________________________ > [email protected] mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions > To unsubscribe, send any mail to " > [email protected]" > -- AP _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
