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[SOLVED] Mixing x86_64 and i586 programs?

PostPosted: May 24th, '13, 00:22
by tkmm
Hello! I haven't run a 64bit OS until Mageia 3 came out. I want to install wine, but whe I select it in MCC or with urpmi I notice that some of the packages are for i586. Is it 'safe' to install i586 packages on a 64bit system running a 64bit OS? Thank you.

Re: Mixing x86_64 and i586 programs?

PostPosted: May 24th, '13, 05:02
by yankee495
Yes, you can run 32 bit software.

Re: [SOLVED] Mixing x86_64 and i586 programs?

PostPosted: May 24th, '13, 06:11
by tkmm
Thanks, Yankee495!

Re: [SOLVED] Mixing x86_64 and i586 programs?

PostPosted: May 24th, '13, 06:52
by yankee495
You're welcome.