x86_64 and i386 rpms

John Ellson ellson at research.att.com
Tue Dec 27 00:55:55 UTC 2005


Paul wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have duplicate copies of x86_64 and i386 rpms installed on my box
> (this appears to have occured when I did the full install a few weeks
> back on the new 64bit box).
>
> Is there any problem with me ditching the i386 rpms or to they provide
> something the 64 bit versions don't?
>
> TTFN
>
> Paul
>   
Basically openoffice.org needs them.   I don't think there is anything 
else of
much significance.


rpm will complain if you try to remove something that satisfies a 
requirement.


John




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