Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
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Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
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Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 05:03:14PM -0400, Lennart Sorensen wrote: > On Sat, May 03, 2008 at 06:40:03AM +1000, Alex Samad wrote: > > On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 09:25:21AM -0400, Lennart Sorensen wrote: > > > nspluginwrapper works for flash I think, so no need for chroot for that. > > > As for java, sun seems to be promising a 64bit plugin by early next year > > > (somehow they just can't seem to actually get any useful work done > > > there in a timely manner). > > any speculation on why that is ? > > Because sun can't decide if they give a damn about linux or not, and that I can understand > probably because java is a big mess that isn't 64bit clean. Although but they have a 64bit client/server > blackdown managed to do a 64bit plugin years ago, so one would think it > couldn't be that hard. yes, but that as 1.4.2 I think If we are lucky classpath will catch up with 1.6 and so with gcj then we will not have to worry about sun and their lax attitude > > -- > Len Sorensen > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- "It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber." - George W. Bush 04/10/2002 Washington, DC signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Sat, May 03, 2008 at 06:40:03AM +1000, Alex Samad wrote: > On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 09:25:21AM -0400, Lennart Sorensen wrote: > > nspluginwrapper works for flash I think, so no need for chroot for that. > > As for java, sun seems to be promising a 64bit plugin by early next year > > (somehow they just can't seem to actually get any useful work done > > there in a timely manner). > any speculation on why that is ? Because sun can't decide if they give a damn about linux or not, and probably because java is a big mess that isn't 64bit clean. Although blackdown managed to do a 64bit plugin years ago, so one would think it couldn't be that hard. -- Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Fri, May 02, 2008 at 09:25:21AM -0400, Lennart Sorensen wrote: > On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 10:28:09PM +0100, Neil Stewart wrote: > > Yep, that's done it. > > > > On the non-confirmed i386 system: > > # dpkg --print-architecture > > i386 > > > > > > On the known amd_64 system: > > # dpkg --print-architecture > > amd64 > > > > Thanks again. Now I just need to get my chroot set up for flash and java > > plugins on iceweasel. Fortunately, there are some good howtos for this. > > nspluginwrapper works for flash I think, so no need for chroot for that. > As for java, sun seems to be promising a 64bit plugin by early next year > (somehow they just can't seem to actually get any useful work done > there in a timely manner). any speculation on why that is ? > > -- > Len Sorensen > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- "They can get in line like those who have been here legally and have been working to become a citizenship in a legal manner." - George W. Bush 12/20/2004 Washington, DC on immigrant workers signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 10:28:09PM +0100, Neil Stewart wrote: > Yep, that's done it. > > On the non-confirmed i386 system: > # dpkg --print-architecture > i386 > > > On the known amd_64 system: > # dpkg --print-architecture > amd64 > > Thanks again. Now I just need to get my chroot set up for flash and java > plugins on iceweasel. Fortunately, there are some good howtos for this. nspluginwrapper works for flash I think, so no need for chroot for that. As for java, sun seems to be promising a 64bit plugin by early next year (somehow they just can't seem to actually get any useful work done there in a timely manner). -- Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
Neil Stewart wrote: Thank you all very much for all of your help. I think you've solved this one. I do _seem_ to be running a 32-bit system after foolishly using a 32-bit CD. But one small point: How can I get the system to report which type it is? uname -a does not seem to work. I like to use the file command: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:~$ file /bin/bash /bin/bash: ELF 64-bit LSB executable, AMD x86-64, version 1 (SYSV), for GNU/Linux 2.6.0, dynamically linked (uses shared libs), for GNU/Linux 2.6.0, stripped (the /bin/bash can be any compiled executable or library) Hope this helps Brian -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
> On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 09:50:31PM +0100, Neil Stewart wrote: > > Thank you all very much for all of your help. I think you've solved this > > one. I do _seem_ to be running a 32-bit system after foolishly using a > > 32-bit CD. But one small point: How can I get the system to report which > > type it is? uname -a does not seem to work. > > dpkg --print-architecture Yep, that's done it. On the non-confirmed i386 system: # dpkg --print-architecture i386 On the known amd_64 system: # dpkg --print-architecture amd64 Thanks again. Now I just need to get my chroot set up for flash and java plugins on iceweasel. Fortunately, there are some good howtos for this. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 09:50:31PM +0100, Neil Stewart wrote: > Thank you all very much for all of your help. I think you've solved this > one. I do _seem_ to be running a 32-bit system after foolishly using a > 32-bit CD. But one small point: How can I get the system to report which > type it is? uname -a does not seem to work. dpkg --print-architecture > > what does uname -a give out? I suspect on was 32bit and the other was > > 64bit (amd64) > > On the known 64-bit system uname -a gives: > > Linux stewart 2.6.18-6-amd64 #1 SMP Sun Feb 10 17:50:19 UTC 2008 x86_64 > GNU/Linux uname tells you the kernel architecture. amd64 kernels can run i386 binaries, which is what you are doing. > On the suspected 32-bit system with a amd64 kernel uname -a gives: > > Linux sdell03 2.6.18-6-amd64 #1 SMP Thu Apr 24 10:20:33 UTC 2008 x86_64 > GNU/Linux > > which would seem to suggest that I'm running a 64-bit system. But on the > same suspected 32-bit system with a k7 kernel uname -a gives: > > Linux sdell03 2.6.18-6-k7 #1 SMP Thu Apr 24 09:09:38 UTC 2008 i686 GNU/Linux > > Note the i686. So uname -a seems to give a kernel-dependent answer and not > an answer dependent on which installer was used. > > uname -i gives "unknown". > > Which command should I use to report the system type and not the kernel type. > I > think "file" gives useful information. On the known 64-bit system file > /lib/libc-2.3.6.so gives: > > /lib/libc-2.3.6.so: ELF 64-bit LSB shared object, AMD x86-64, version 1 > (SYSV), for GNU/Linux 2.6.0, stripped > > but on the suspected 32-bit system file /lib/libc-2.3.6.so gives: > > /lib/libc-2.3.6.so: ELF 32-bit LSB shared object, Intel 80386, version 1 > (SYSV), for GNU/Linux 2.4.1, stripped > > Is there another way? -- Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
Thank you all very much for all of your help. I think you've solved this one. I do _seem_ to be running a 32-bit system after foolishly using a 32-bit CD. But one small point: How can I get the system to report which type it is? uname -a does not seem to work. > what does uname -a give out? I suspect on was 32bit and the other was > 64bit (amd64) On the known 64-bit system uname -a gives: Linux stewart 2.6.18-6-amd64 #1 SMP Sun Feb 10 17:50:19 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux On the suspected 32-bit system with a amd64 kernel uname -a gives: Linux sdell03 2.6.18-6-amd64 #1 SMP Thu Apr 24 10:20:33 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux which would seem to suggest that I'm running a 64-bit system. But on the same suspected 32-bit system with a k7 kernel uname -a gives: Linux sdell03 2.6.18-6-k7 #1 SMP Thu Apr 24 09:09:38 UTC 2008 i686 GNU/Linux Note the i686. So uname -a seems to give a kernel-dependent answer and not an answer dependent on which installer was used. uname -i gives "unknown". Which command should I use to report the system type and not the kernel type. I think "file" gives useful information. On the known 64-bit system file /lib/libc-2.3.6.so gives: /lib/libc-2.3.6.so: ELF 64-bit LSB shared object, AMD x86-64, version 1 (SYSV), for GNU/Linux 2.6.0, stripped but on the suspected 32-bit system file /lib/libc-2.3.6.so gives: /lib/libc-2.3.6.so: ELF 32-bit LSB shared object, Intel 80386, version 1 (SYSV), for GNU/Linux 2.4.1, stripped Is there another way? -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 06:09:41PM +, Michael Fothergill wrote: > Sorry about this. I had forgotten that sometimes people put the 32 bit OS on > the 64 bit machines. To me it seems like putting a diesel engine in a > formula one car but there it is. Have you seen the Audi R10? Seems like a great idea. And a 64bit kernel with 32bit user space does have some advantages too. -- Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
-d: > > >> Yes you are using a 64 bit system. You need to follow the recipe in the >> Debian Way nvidia howto plus helpful suggestions from e.g. Lennart Sorensen. > > yet dpkg says he IS running an i386 package: /package architecture > (amd64) does not match system (i386) > > /Now you might know something I don't, but that looks pretty black and > white to me. > > HTH Sorry about this. I had forgotten that sometimes people put the 32 bit OS on the 64 bit machines. To me it seems like putting a diesel engine in a formula one car but there it is. MF > > -- > Damon L. Chesser > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.linkedin.com/in/dchesser > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _ Discover and Win with Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl001007ukm/direct/01/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 04:46:01PM +0100, Neil Stewart wrote: > I'm running debian etch on an amd64 machine. I've got the right kernel > installed and running: > > # uname -r > 2.6.18-6-amd64 > > I'm trying to install the nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64 package. I can't find the > package in aptitude. Aptitude only lists other versions: > > # aptitude search nvidia-kernel > v nvidia-kernel-1.0.8776 > - > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-486 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 486 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-686 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 686 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-k7 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for k7 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-486 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-486 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-686 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-686 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-k7 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-k7 > i nvidia-kernel-common > - NVIDIA binary kernel module common files > ... and legacy versions ... > p nvidia-kernel-source > - NVIDIA binary kernel module source > > I'm pretty sure I've got my /etc/apt/sources.list contents correct: > deb http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ etch main contrib non-free > deb http://security.debian.org/ etch/updates main contrib non-free > > I also know that the .deb exists here > (http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/pool/non-free/n/nvidia-graphics-modules-amd64/). > > When I download these and install them dpkg complains that I'm trying to > install an amd64 package on a i386 system. > > # dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > (--install): > package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) > dpkg: error processing > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): > package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) > Errors were encountered while processing: > nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > > Presumably this is why aptitude didn't list the package in the first place. > > Discussion here > (http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=12966&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) > seems to indicate that I need to be running an amd64 system. > > So, here are my questions: > > 1. I'm running a 64-bit kernel, but am I running a 64-bit system? If not, > how does one install a 64-bit system using the debian installer? Presumably > then I could install the nvidia drivers? > > 2. Should I instead leave things as they are to use the official debian > distribution and do something different to get the nvidia driver? > > 3. Given I can't compile the source code debian version or the version from > the nvidia pages, is there a way forward? > > Finally, I've got another amd64 system with the same kernel, but this one > does have the nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64 package installed. But I am at a > complete loss as to how the systems are different: /etc/apt/sources.list is > exactly the same and the kernel is exactly the same! You are running an amd64 kernel but an i386 system (which works fine, except for compiling kernel modules). To run a true 64bit system with both 64bit kernel and userspace would require reinstalling using the amd64 installer instead. I am sure it is technically posible to get the nvidia module compiled, but it could be a real pain. Personally I only run a 64bit kernel with 32bit user space on a build server at work that doesn't use X. At home I run pure 64bit on one machine, and pure 32bit on an older machine that isn't 64bit capable, and both work great. -- Len Sorensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
Michael, I have to disagree with part of your answer: When I download these and install them dpkg complains that I'm trying to install an amd64 package on a i386 system. # dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) Errors were encountered while processing: nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb You said: Yes you are using a 64 bit system. You need to follow the recipe in the Debian Way nvidia howto plus helpful suggestions from e.g. Lennart Sorensen. yet dpkg says he IS running an i386 package: /package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) /Now you might know something I don't, but that looks pretty black and white to me. HTH -- Damon L. Chesser [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.linkedin.com/in/dchesser -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
Neil Stewart wrote: I'm running debian etch on an amd64 machine. I've got the right kernel installed and running: # uname -r 2.6.18-6-amd64 I'm trying to install the nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64 package. I can't find the package in aptitude. Aptitude only lists other versions: # aptitude search nvidia-kernel v nvidia-kernel-1.0.8776 - p nvidia-kernel-2.6-486 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 486 p nvidia-kernel-2.6-686 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 686 p nvidia-kernel-2.6-k7 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for k7 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-486 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-486 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-686 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-686 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-k7 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-k7 i nvidia-kernel-common - NVIDIA binary kernel module common files ... and legacy versions ... p nvidia-kernel-source - NVIDIA binary kernel module source I'm pretty sure I've got my /etc/apt/sources.list contents correct: deb http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ etch main contrib non-free deb http://security.debian.org/ etch/updates main contrib non-free I also know that the .deb exists here (http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/pool/non-free/n/nvidia-graphics-modules-amd64/). When I download these and install them dpkg complains that I'm trying to install an amd64 package on a i386 system. # dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) Errors were encountered while processing: nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb Presumably this is why aptitude didn't list the package in the first place. Discussion here (http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=12966&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) seems to indicate that I need to be running an amd64 system. So, here are my questions: 1. I'm running a 64-bit kernel, but am I running a 64-bit system? If not, how does one install a 64-bit system using the debian installer? Presumably then I could install the nvidia drivers? Go here: http://www.us.debian.org/CD/http-ftp/ or here: http://www.us.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/ find the link that says amd64: http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/4.0_r3/amd64/bt-cd/ http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/4.0_r3/amd64/iso-cd/ download ^ Those are for the cd/DVD collection if you want it. Here for the netinstall: http://www.us.debian.org/CD/netinst/ you need, full install media or netinstall amd64 is what you want/NEED if you want a 64bit system. 2. Should I instead leave things as they are to use the official debian distribution and do something different to get the nvidia driver? change kernels back to K7/686 (K7 if you have an amd proc, 686 if intel) and install the nvidia stuff: see this page for the debian nvidia wiki: fool proof, just follow the directions: http://wiki.debian.org/NvidiaGraphicsDrivers 3. Given I can't compile the source code debian version or the version from the nvidia pages, is there a way forward? See answer for #2 above. Finally, I've got another amd64 system with the same kernel, but this one does have the nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64 package installed. But I am at a complete loss as to how the systems are different: /etc/apt/sources.list is exactly the same and the kernel is exactly the same! what does uname -a give out? I suspect on was 32bit and the other was 64bit (amd64) HTH! -- Damon L. Chesser [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.linkedin.com/in/dchesser -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
> Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 16:46:01 +0100 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: debian-amd64@lists.debian.org > Subject: linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a > 64-bit system? > > I'm running debian etch on an amd64 machine. I've got the right kernel > installed and running: > > # uname -r > 2.6.18-6-amd64 > > I'm trying to install the nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64 package. I can't find the > package in aptitude. Aptitude only lists other versions: > You need to upgrade to Lenny. You will need stuff from the sid repositories as well. Find the Debian Way nvidia installation guide with Google. > # aptitude search nvidia-kernel > v nvidia-kernel-1.0.8776 > - > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-486 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 486 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-686 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 686 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6-k7 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for k7 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-486 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-486 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-686 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-686 > p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-k7 > - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-k7 > i nvidia-kernel-common > - NVIDIA binary kernel module common files > ... and legacy versions ... > p nvidia-kernel-source > - NVIDIA binary kernel module source > > I'm pretty sure I've got my /etc/apt/sources.list contents correct: > deb http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ etch main contrib non-free > deb http://security.debian.org/ etch/updates main contrib non-free > > I also know that the .deb exists here > (http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/pool/non-free/n/nvidia-graphics-modules-amd64/). > > When I download these and install them dpkg complains that I'm trying to > install an amd64 package on a i386 system. > > # dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > (--install): > package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) > dpkg: error processing > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): > package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) > Errors were encountered while processing: > nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb > > Presumably this is why aptitude didn't list the package in the first place. > > Discussion here > (http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=12966&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) > seems to indicate that I need to be running an amd64 system. > > So, here are my questions: > > 1. I'm running a 64-bit kernel, but am I running a 64-bit system? If not, > how does one install a 64-bit system using the debian installer? Presumably > then I could install the nvidia drivers? Yes you are using a 64 bit system. You need to follow the recipe in the Debian Way nvidia howto plus helpful suggestions from e.g. Lennart Sorensen. > > 2. Should I instead leave things as they are to use the official debian > distribution and do something different to get the nvidia driver? Get Lenny and modify the kernel. > > 3. Given I can't compile the source code debian version or the version from > the nvidia pages, is there a way forward? deb-src repositories have the the code in there. You use gcc to make the new kernel. Its in the Debian Way nvidia installation guide. > > Finally, I've got another amd64 system with the same kernel, but this one > does have the nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64 package installed. But I am at a > complete loss as to how the systems are different: /etc/apt/sources.list is > exactly the same and the kernel is exactly the same! Ignore it and carry on with the above. Regards Michael Fothergill > > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _ Be a Hero and Win with Iron Man http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/msnnkmgl001009ukm/direct/01/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
linux-image-2.6.18-6-amd64 kernel installed, but am I running a 64-bit system?
I'm running debian etch on an amd64 machine. I've got the right kernel installed and running: # uname -r 2.6.18-6-amd64 I'm trying to install the nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64 package. I can't find the package in aptitude. Aptitude only lists other versions: # aptitude search nvidia-kernel v nvidia-kernel-1.0.8776 - p nvidia-kernel-2.6-486 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 486 p nvidia-kernel-2.6-686 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for 686 p nvidia-kernel-2.6-k7 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for 2.6 series compiled for k7 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-486 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-486 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-686 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-686 p nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-k7 - NVIDIA binary kernel module for Linux 2.6.18-6-k7 i nvidia-kernel-common - NVIDIA binary kernel module common files ... and legacy versions ... p nvidia-kernel-source - NVIDIA binary kernel module source I'm pretty sure I've got my /etc/apt/sources.list contents correct: deb http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/ etch main contrib non-free deb http://security.debian.org/ etch/updates main contrib non-free I also know that the .deb exists here (http://ftp.uk.debian.org/debian/pool/non-free/n/nvidia-graphics-modules-amd64/). When I download these and install them dpkg complains that I'm trying to install an amd64 package on a i386 system. # dpkg -i nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) dpkg: error processing nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb (--install): package architecture (amd64) does not match system (i386) Errors were encountered while processing: nvidia-kernel-2.6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64_1.0.8776+6etch2_amd64.deb Presumably this is why aptitude didn't list the package in the first place. Discussion here (http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?t=12966&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) seems to indicate that I need to be running an amd64 system. So, here are my questions: 1. I'm running a 64-bit kernel, but am I running a 64-bit system? If not, how does one install a 64-bit system using the debian installer? Presumably then I could install the nvidia drivers? 2. Should I instead leave things as they are to use the official debian distribution and do something different to get the nvidia driver? 3. Given I can't compile the source code debian version or the version from the nvidia pages, is there a way forward? Finally, I've got another amd64 system with the same kernel, but this one does have the nvidia-kernel-2.6.18-6-amd64 package installed. But I am at a complete loss as to how the systems are different: /etc/apt/sources.list is exactly the same and the kernel is exactly the same! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
