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Old 04-07-2010
Installation help needed(64 bit or 32 bit)

Hi ,
I have to install Oracle Enterprise linux 64bit version on my machine.

How would i determine whether my system is compatible for 64 bit version.

What is difference between 64 bit version and 32 bit version?

I heard that 64 bit version are suitable for machine with ram more than 4 gb is it true?
# 2  
Old 04-07-2010
Which OS ?

Code:
grep flags /proc/cpuinfo

lm means Long mode - 64 bit CPU
Real mode 16 bit CPU
Protected Mode is 32-bit CPU

[piyushs@piyushs amit]$ grep flags /proc/cpuinfo
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm lm

Check this link for the details

64-bit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
# 3  
Old 04-07-2010
Thanks but the machine is currently having windows os installed on it .

How would i check the cpu information in windows.

I m installing OEM 5.2 linux version which has 32 bit and 64 bit variant .
# 4  
Old 04-07-2010
One way: right click on "My Computer" -> Properties. Below the registration information should be a field telling you what CPU you've got. Now search the web with that information.

Or: Try to boot the system with a 64bit Linux (eg. a LiveCD). If it works, you've got a 64bit CPU, otherwise you'll get an error message.
# 5  
Old 04-08-2010
Bug

Quote:
Originally Posted by amitranjansahu
Which OS ?

Code:
grep flags /proc/cpuinfo

lm means Long mode - 64 bit CPU
Real mode 16 bit CPU
Protected Mode is 32-bit CPU

[piyushs@piyushs amit]$ grep flags /proc/cpuinfo
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm lm

Check this link for the details

64-bit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quote:
Originally Posted by pludi
One way: right click on "My Computer" -> Properties. Below the registration information should be a field telling you what CPU you've got. Now search the web with that information.

Or: Try to boot the system with a 64bit Linux (eg. a LiveCD). If it works, you've got a 64bit CPU, otherwise you'll get an error message.
Is this CPU 64 bit Compatible?

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
6300 @1.86GHz
1.86 GHz, 1.99 GB of RAM
Physical Address Extension

---------- Post updated at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous update was at 11:36 PM ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by amitranjansahu
Which OS ?

Code:
grep flags /proc/cpuinfo

lm means Long mode - 64 bit CPU
Real mode 16 bit CPU
Protected Mode is 32-bit CPU

[piyushs@piyushs amit]$ grep flags /proc/cpuinfo
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm lm

Check this link for the details

64-bit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Output In linux Machine.
Is this 64 bit Compatible?
# grep flags /proc/cpuinfo
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe nx lm constant_tsc pni monitor ds_cpl est tm2 xtpr
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe nx lm constant_tsc pni monitor ds_cpl est tm2 xtpr
I can see Two Im Does this mean there are 2 cpus which are 64 bit compatible??

---------- Post updated at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous update was at 11:39 PM ----------

[QUOTE=pinga123;302411194]Is this CPU 64 bit Compatible?

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
6300 @1.86GHz
1.86 GHz, 1.99 GB of RAM
Physical Address Extension[COLOR=#738fbf]

---------- Post updated at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous update was at 11:36 PM ----------
# 6  
Old 04-08-2010
Okay, let's apply some common sense here.
Quote:
Originally Posted by pinga123
Is this CPU 64 bit Compatible?

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
6300 @1.86GHz
1.86 GHz, 1.99 GB of RAM
Physical Address Extension
Searching the web for that processor returns the Wikipedia entry for it. Right there in the first line (emphasis added)
Quote:
Core 2 is a brand encompassing a range of Intel's consumer 64-bit x86-64 single-, dual-, and quad-core
Quote:
Originally Posted by pinga123
Output In linux Machine.
Is this 64 bit Compatible?
# grep flags /proc/cpuinfo
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe nx lm constant_tsc pni monitor ds_cpl est tm2 xtpr
flags : fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic sep mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe nx lm constant_tsc pni monitor ds_cpl est tm2 xtpr
When looking at the post by amitranjansahu:
Quote:
Originally Posted by amitranjansahu
lm means Long mode - 64 bit CPU
what do you think the 2 flags I've set to bold mean?
Quote:
Originally Posted by pinga123
I can see Two Im Does this mean there are 2 cpus which are 64 bit compatible??
Most probably.

Although I experience a slight discomfort at the facts that a) you have no clue what hardware you're using and b) fail at applying basic thinking to the facts presented to you.
 
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