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    Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

    Hello,

    I have installed Kubuntu 10.04 32-bit but have now realised that the processor will work with the 64-bit version.

    What is the easiest way to upgrade from the 32-bit version to the 64-bit version?

    Thank you.
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    Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

    Reinstall
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      Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

      Yep, as skunk says, it is not an "upgrade" -- it is a "different grade". You have to install it.
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        Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

        I have a variation on the question. I have a Dell Optiplex 745 desktop, on which I'm running Lucid. With the 32-bit version, it will only recognize 3G of memory, but it will go up to 8G on the 64-bit version. If I upgrade to the 64-bit version, will I lose all of the custom stuff (templates and the like) that I have put into OOo Writer? Will I need to reinstall Java and other add-ons I have on the system now? (I'm willing to do it; I just want to know what to expect.)
        Thanks for the help.
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          Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

          You are, AFAIK, stepping into uncharted territory, Don. As stated above, the 64-bit OS is a new installation, meaning the entire OS, and then any and all software packages that you want will have to be installed fresh.

          However, to whatever extent your OOO customizations are in hidden "dot" files in your user's home folder, then those should be transportable* to a new installation. Or if your user's home folder is a separate partition on the hard drive, you could install the new OS, and mount the /home partition in the new OS the same as in the current filesystem.

          I don't know whether OOO customizations are "exportable" -- you might look into that angle. Your browser bookmarks are, for example.


          *meaning, first install and run OOO on the new OS, and let it write a new file in the user's home folder, then back that file up (i.e. rename it), and finally copy in the previous hidden file that has the customizations, so OOO will use that upon the next instance of opening it.

          Hope this helps.
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            Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

            I believe your setups are in

            ~/.openoffice.org/3/user

            which means as long as your preserve your /home you'll be fine.

            Please Read Me
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              Re: Upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit

              Gracias to dibl and oshunluvr. When I get a couple of hours free, I'll make a fresh back-up of my /home, give it a shot, and report back.
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