Since I didn't see an answer, I thought I'd pick this one up and run with it... ---- Michael Havens wrote: > Well, two things say 64: > clflush size : 64 > cache_alignment : 64 > Is this a 64 bit processor? > It is 64 bit capable according to this page: http://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-C-50-Notebook-Processor.40960.0.html But by now you've probably figured that out on your own. TJ > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM, R P Herrold wrote: > > > On Fri, 25 Nov 2011, Michael Havens wrote: > > > > how do I tell if I have a 32 bit system or a 64 bit? > >> > > > > Functional test: > > > > test booting with a live CD of each type --- a 32 bit only capable > > processor will 'choke' on the 64 bit CD -- the 64 will handle either. SO > > .. a 32 bit CD will boot on either type of hardware > > > > > > 'Read the label' test > > > > Once the unit is up with a 32 bit CD, inspect the processor strings and > > verify at the vendor's > > > > cat /proc/cpuinfo > > > > > > If it is a unit with a vendor provided 'build sheet' it may call out the > > specific processor and stepping, but be wary here --- some hardware > > manufacturer's disable capabilities the processor has ... Laptops > > particularly may have a virtualizaion capable processor, but such is > > disabled often > > > > -- Russ herrold > > ------------------------------**--------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.**phoenix.az.us > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.**us/mailman/listinfo/plug-**discuss > > > > > > -- > :-)~MIKE~(-: --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss