is it possible chroot from a 32bit sys to 64bit ? [ :( NO ]

painteru · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 103

Hello,
I'm wondering if chrooting to a 64 bit system from a 32bit is possible and reliable.

I'm trying to finalize a fresh x86_64 gentoo install into a new faster hdd. (read this thread about the problems

I've already got an working x86 gentoo in an old hdd in the same box.

Can I use this 32bit old gentoo system to chroot in the new 64bit gentoo till I get it fixed?
Thanks,
Daniel
_________________
My art at www.danielchiriac.com

xaviermiller · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject:

If you started a 64-bits kernel, you can chroot it by entering

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 8:46 pm Post subject:

painteru,

No. The 32 bit kernel does not know how to support 64 bit code.
_________________
Regards,

NeddySeagoon

Computer users fall into two groups:-
those that do backups
those that have never had a hard drive fail.

painteru · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 103

Thank you both for quick answer.
_________________
My art at www.danielchiriac.com