[parisc-linux] parisc vs. parisc64

Matthew Wilcox matthew@wil.cx
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:53:22 +0000


On Wed, Jan 24, 2001 at 09:38:09AM +0100, Christoph Plattner wrote:
> Hello !
> 
> I have to problem to decide between parisc and parisc64.
> How can I find out, what I have to take on a
> Series 700 or 800 machine.

parisc64 is for the 64-bit processors _only_.  Note that most 64-bit
processors will also run a 32-bit kernel.  The only machines which need to
run a 64-bit kernel are those which have PAT PDC -- ie L class and A500.

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