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A Umar Mukthar
Asked: 2014-08-20 18:29:52 +0800 CST

Can we have both 32 bit & 64 bit architecture on a single machine

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Most softwares support 32 bit architecture. Some high end software need 64 bit architecture. Can we have both architecture on a single distro ?

14.04

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    Yes. Ubuntu has what it calls multi-arch support in it's 64 bit versions.

    All it means is that the 32 bit and 64 bit libraries exist on the same system in different directories. The software knows how to locate and load the correct version.

    By default, the 32 bit libraries may not be installed but you're able to do so using apt.

    "Some high end software?" Do you release that most software is 64 bit now. The 64 bit architecture has been around for quite some time now and is not limited to what you might be calling "high end software". Even bash is 64 bit.

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