linux-kernel - Re: 64bit kernel, 32bit OS?

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Date:	Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:20:37 +0200
From:	Matthias Schniedermeyer <ms@...d.de>
To:	"Shaun R." <mailinglists@...x-scripts.com>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: 64bit kernel, 32bit OS?

On 09.07.2008 17:16, Shaun R. wrote:
> If i where to run a 32bit OS on a 64bit kernel would there be any 
> problems with that?  I'm not trying to convert the OS to 64bit, just 
> would rather not have to build multiple kernels if i dont have too.  I'm 
> talking x86_32 and x86_64 btw too.

I guess you mean 32bit userspace with a 64bit kernel.

And that's no problem as long as "CONFIG_IA32_EMULATION" is set
The option is in the menu: Executable file formats / Emulations
and is called: IA32 Emulation





Bis denn

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