Messages in this thread | | | From | Systemkennung Linux <> | Subject | Re: 64 Bit? | Date | Thu, 5 Dec 1996 15:22:49 +0100 (MET) |
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> Well, it's not (rather it belongs in comp.os.linux.misc or possibly > comp.os.linux.development.system), but I'll answer anyway: > > Linux is 64 bits on the Alpha, and only on the Alpha, since it is the > only 64-bit architecture supported. MIPS and SPARC have recent 64-bit > extensions, but I am fairly certain they are only supported in 32-bit > mode. The i386 is inherently a 32-bit architecture (with 16-bit > compatibility) and will not support any 64-bitness.
Yes, Linux/MIPS is 32 bit. The kernel does however make use of the 64 bit capabilities on R4000 and better for better performance.
Ralf
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