Well, two things say 64: clflush size : 64 cache_alignment : 64 Is this a 64 bit processor? 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~(-: