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[David Kowis <dkowis AT shlrm.org>]

Quoting Juuso Alasuutari <iuso AT sourcemage.org>:

> David Kowis wrote:
> > Quoting Juuso Alasuutari <iuso AT sourcemage.org>:
> >
> > > A 64-bit ISO is something I've been waiting for a long time. I can't
> > > believe we still don't have one! I'll be replacing my laptop's Kubuntu
> > > with SMGL as soon as there's a 64-bit option, and my brother has said
> > > he'll happily switch from Windows to Linux entirely when we get that
> > > x86_64 ISO out.
> > >
> > > Realizing that things tend to not get done before someone does them, I
> > > will. My time is constrained due to a Summercode job [0] and that
> > > universal "It's Summer Again!" feeling in the back of my skull, so I
> > > will need someone to give me some basic advice though. I have the 64-bit
> > > Kubuntu install which I can use as a sandbox. Just tell me how.
> > >
> > > I won't, however, promise that I'll maintain the x86_64 ISO once it's
> > > ready. I just want to set things in motion, mostly due to selfish
> > > motives. But I guess it's a start.
> >
> > There is already a 64-bit iso that has gone down the same path you
> > described. You can use it to install. I have. It's what I used to
> > build my 64-bit xen box.
> >
> > http://download.sourcemage.org/iso/x86_64/smgl-x86_64-silver-thistle.2.6.19.2.iso
> > http://download.sourcemage.org/iso/x86_64/smgl-x86_64-silver-thistle-2.6.19.2-mod.iso
> > http://download.sourcemage.org/iso/x86_64/smgl-x86_64-silver-thistle.2.6.19.iso
> >
> >
> > So rather than build another single stove-piped iso, use that one. Or
> > help flux_control with it.
> >
> > Lets not waste effort.
>
> I'd rather not use that one. I've tried it once or twice, and all in all
> it was a painful experience.
>
> We have a pretty decent new ISO now. If I could re-build it in a 64-bit
> chroot and create an image out of it, I wouldn't consider it wasted
> effort. Or is there something in particular that would make that sort of
> a thing complex?

I'm not sure. It depends on what you're looking for. If you want a  
simple extract a tarball and viola, I 've got an installed 64-bit  
machine. Our existing silver thistle iso will do it. If you want  
something more automagic and fancy, then we don't have anything, and  
it takes a significant amount of effort to generate.

Talk to flux_control on IRC and see if you can use what he's got. Or  
find out where you can help.


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David Kowis
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