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64 bit Gamers edition? (SOLVED)

PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:23 pm
by rjb3353
I assume that since I did not see a 64bit version of the Gamers release that one does not exist. If this is the case then if I install the 64bit version could I manually install some of the games? Would the 32bit versions run on the 64bit install of Ultimate 2.0? I did not have any difficulty doing this on Mepis, however I know that there are differences between distros so I thought I would ask here before I actually install anything on my 64bit desktop. I will just use my old 32 bit Toshibia laptop in the mean time.
Thanks for any information that you can share concerning this.
Robert

Re: 64 bit Gamers edition?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:57 am
by TexasMike
rjb3353 wrote:I assume that since I did not see a 64bit version of the Gamers release that one does not exist. If this is the case then if I install the 64bit version could I manually install some of the games? Would the 32bit versions run on the 64bit install of Ultimate 2.0? I did not have any difficulty doing this on Mepis, however I know that there are differences between distros so I thought I would ask here before I actually install anything on my 64bit desktop. I will just use my old 32 bit Toshibia laptop in the mean time.
Thanks for any information that you can share concerning this.
Robert

Robert,
While it is true there is no "Official" Ultimate Edition 64bit Gamers Edition, you can have one of your own making.....
Just take a look at this post: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2431 for some pointers on just that specific subject.

Re: 64 bit Gamers edition?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:10 am
by rjb3353
Thanks TexasMike,
I already knew that you could run 32bit apps in 64bit OS however it seems that some distros the 32bit environment is set and is already to go after you install but others are not. I did not think that Ultimate was and wanted to make sure. Thanks for the link to the libs that are needed I appreciate you taking the time to post your reply. Hopefully one of these days I will gain enough knowledge that I may be of some help to someone else on here.
Have a good day and thanks again.
Robert

Re: 64 bit Gamers edition? (SOLVED)

PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:38 am
by TexasMike
rjb335,
Your are welcome. I agree with strider. Anytime you post a problem and eventually it's solution, you help every one here. So, keep it up!