How to run 32-bit applications on 64-bit Slackware?
I used to use Slamd64 before, and it was easy. It came with all 32-bit libraries as well. Since official 64-bit Slackware is released, Slamd64 is no longer maintained. However, Slackware seems to be pure 64bit, so I cannot run 32bit apps. I searched the net and found some instructions, but they all require that I install some package manager (slapt-get, whatever). I'd like to do it without messing too much with the system. Where should I start?
64bit slackware
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I used to use Slamd64 before, and it was easy. It came with all 32-bit libraries as well. Since official 64-bit Slackware is released, Slamd64 is no longer maintained. However, Slackware seems to be pure 64bit, so I cannot run 32bit apps. I searched the net and found some instructions, but they all require that I install some package manager (slapt-get, whatever). I'd like to do it without messing too much with the system. Where should I start?
64bit slackware
asked Jan 18 '12 at 14:24
codegurucodeguru
13515
add a comment |
I used to use Slamd64 before, and it was easy. It came with all 32-bit libraries as well. Since official 64-bit Slackware is released, Slamd64 is no longer maintained. However, Slackware seems to be pure 64bit, so I cannot run 32bit apps. I searched the net and found some instructions, but they all require that I install some package manager (slapt-get, whatever). I'd like to do it without messing too much with the system. Where should I start?
64bit slackware
asked Jan 18 '12 at 14:24
codegurucodeguru
13515
I used to use Slamd64 before, and it was easy. It came with all 32-bit libraries as well. Since official 64-bit Slackware is released, Slamd64 is no longer maintained. However, Slackware seems to be pure 64bit, so I cannot run 32bit apps. I searched the net and found some instructions, but they all require that I install some package manager (slapt-get, whatever). I'd like to do it without messing too much with the system. Where should I start?
64bit slackware
64bit slackware
asked Jan 18 '12 at 14:24
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asked Jan 18 '12 at 14:24
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asked Jan 18 '12 at 14:24
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It's all in this readme:
http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/
Simply follow instructions from the README:
- download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
- upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
- install the 32 bit compatibility package
- preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)
Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.
answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:54
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Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
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@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
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It's all in this readme:
http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/
Simply follow instructions from the README:
- download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
- upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
- install the 32 bit compatibility package
- preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)
Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.
answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:54
wazooxwazoox
844712
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Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
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@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
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It's all in this readme:
http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/
Simply follow instructions from the README:
- download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
- upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
- install the 32 bit compatibility package
- preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)
Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.
answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:54
wazooxwazoox
844712
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Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
1
@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
add a comment |
It's all in this readme:
http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/
Simply follow instructions from the README:
- download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
- upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
- install the 32 bit compatibility package
- preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)
Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.
answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:54
wazooxwazoox
844712
It's all in this readme:
http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/
Simply follow instructions from the README:
- download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
- upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
- install the 32 bit compatibility package
- preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)
Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.
answered Jan 18 '12 at 20:54
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Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
1
@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
1
@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
add a comment |
2
Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
1
@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
2
2
Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See How to Answer.
– Gilles
Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
@Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post?
– wazoox
Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just run 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it?
– Geremia
Jan 18 at 19:09
1
1
@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
@Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :)
– wazoox
Jan 19 at 20:11
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