Most of my boxes at work are 64bit, my fileserver at home is running
64bit ppc.
You don't need to run a chroot jail to run 32bit apps. install the
ia32-libs and it'll work with minimal issues.
See this url for more info:
http://www.debian-administration.org/
articles/534
Also, java is available in both 32bit and 64bit variants from debian.
On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:16 AM, gm5729 wrote:
> Hey all. Guys and gals :)
>
> I am wondering if any of you run a 64 bit environment on your
> machines? I just purchased a Lenovo laptop dual core and am doing
> research before I figure out what route I want to go with it. My
> concern is that there will not be enough programs to support the 64
> bit environment along with drivers. Mainly I need printing through
> CUPS. I know Java and Flash cause problems right now and are only
> available 32 bit. I could do a chroot-jail to do 32 bit stuff but I
> don't know if I want to go through the hassle. I run Debian Lenny on
> my boxes. Comments? Advice?
>
> Gregory
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