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64-bit Linux

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daveshel

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I am trying to install Linux on an A64 box (Winchester 3200+ on EP-9NDA3J). Debian starts to load but doesn't make it to the beginning of the installation. I tried the Ubuntu live and it gets as far as the first GUI screen and stops.
 
Mandrake 64 works OK on my Dual Xeon Nocona setup. Everything was working. I just liked Win XP 64 1289 better.
 
Ubuntu doesn't seem to work so far. I downloaded the version for A64's and during the install a line flashed by that said something like "Error: A64 unrecognized" :roll:
 
OK, I didn't realize you had to have a separate version. Just got it installed, seems to be fully functional, found all my hardware without my intervention. Cool.
 
I've got Debian running on an Alpha and 2 Sparc64s with no problem, I'm sure it won't take too long for the AMD64 port to become mature.
 
Originally posted by: daveshel
OK, I didn't realize you had to have a separate version. Just got it installed, seems to be fully functional, found all my hardware without my intervention. Cool.
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The i386 version will work fine on AMD-64 CPU's, it just won't use their 64 bit capabilities, but rather treat it like an IA-32 CPU, same as when you load a "regular" WinXP/2K on an A64.
 
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