[PLUG] Migrating to 64-bits

[Michael Rasmussen]

On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 07:12:39PM -0700, Rich Shepard wrote:
>    I need to upgrade my server/workstation to Slackware-13.0 and -13.1, and
> will install -13.1 on the Dell Latitude E5410 I just ordered (when I wipe
> the pre-installed crud off the drive). I might as well bite the bullet now
> and move from the 32-bit distribution version to the 64-bit one.
> 
>    Preferring that the transition not bite me back, particularly on my main
> machine, I'd appreciate pointers to documents that will teach me what to
> expect from the transition. My server/workstation has much data, and many
> installed applications that are not part of the Slackware distribution. The
> distribution-specific questions I'll get answered by those experts, but I'd
> like to prepare by learning what, in general, I should expect.
> 
>    I've not found a 32-bit to 64-bit HOWTO, so pointers from you experienced
> folks will be very helpful.
 
You're installing fresh on a new machine.  What kind of transition are you expecting?

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