Re: [proaudio] multilib or no-multilib for amd64?

thanks for the reply. i have read lots of posts about problems with mixing the 32 and 64 bit libraries/etc. that was my biggest concern, that having the mixed environment would somehow slow down or fud up the install.

On Jan 13, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Matt Henley wrote:

I have never heard a good argument against installing multilib and you can't switch short of starting over once you have a system set up.. so I would recommend multilib unless you are building a dedicated appliance with very limited storage.

Matt

On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:15 PM, <wayne@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
ahoy all,

upgrading to a new machine for audio work, and it is Core 2 Duo-based, thus Gentoo amd64. just wondering if it is better to install this as a multilib or no-multilib? i have searched and found posts going either way, but they are a bit dated. most, if not all, of the apps in the overlay are available at least ~amd64. are there any reasons not to run a no-multilib system? specifically, for performance and compatibility with audio apps? also, i have never used a VST, so they are not a big issue for me.

thanks in advance.

peace, w