On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:54:47 -0800, Jay Scherrer <jay@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I tried installing Fedora core 3 version x86_64 on a new > Laptop: Asus Z8100 > with a mobile AMD 64 memory is 1 gig. > > The install went ok but after logging in the system it seemed very > slow. I hadn't yumed it yet untill I try the install for FC3 x386 > The install of FC3 x386 went smooth and everything runs faster. > When I config cpan it detects my system as a dual proccesor. > Now I am thinking of yum updating FC3 x386 then ugrade to FC3 x86_64 > because during the initial install there were several files that > remained compiled for the x386. > > Has anyone else tried FC3 x86_64 or is this the wrong list? > > Jay Scherrer Hi Jay, I have installed FC3 x86_64 and so have several other people here. There is a dedicated AMD64 list which has a lot less traffic: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/amd64-list but you are welcome to ask questions here though that pertain to Fedora. I don't think you can upgrade from the x86 version to the x86_64 version. I could be wrong, but I don't see the point. Did you overwrite your initial x86_64 install? If not, you should definitely update. How are you determining fast/slow? I don't understand cpan detecting a dual processor setup, because I very much doubt you have two CPUs in your laptop. The x86_64 version has compatability libraries for running 32-bit programs on the 64-bit platform if that is what you are talking about with the last sentence of your first paragraph. Have I answered any of your questions? I wasn't able to get a good grasp of what you were trying to find out. Jonathan
