Re: Does my processor support 64bit kernel?

[Ottavio Caruso <ottavio2006-usenet2012%yahoo.com@localhost>]

On 11 February 2014 18:43, Mayuresh <mayuresh%acm.org@localhost> wrote:

> 1. Is there any way (either some system information command or
> manufacturer web page) that can confirm whether above is a 64 bit
> processor or not?

sysctl -a|grep 64


> 2. Which sets shall I use for an Intel 64 bit processor - amd64? A bit
> worried since wikipedia page below says there are differences between
> amd64 and intel 64
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_64#Intel_64
>

I believe they are symlinked.

> 3. Is there any perceivable performance gain on a 64 bit processor, with
> 64 bit system as against 32 bit system? (I'd like to give it a try
> irrespective of that, though just thought of asking.)

http://mail-index.netbsd.org/netbsd-users/2014/01/25/msg013915.html

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Ottavio