"James P. Kinney III" wrote: > Also, my processor is listed in firmware and docs as a PA8000. So why > not 64-bit cpu. If I boot the 2.4.16-64 kernel, it hangs after the > "branching" messege screen.=20 You need to build your own 64-bit kernel with "NARROW_PDC" support enabled. But I totally agree with Matthew on this...don't bother. grant