Build 64-bit kernel on 32-bit system

[john wendel]

Gordon Messmer wrote:
> john wendel wrote:
>>
>> After reading some of the 32bit vs 64bit thread(s), I thought I'd 
>> build a 64bit kernel on my 32bit F8 box. Got the latest kernel source 
>> and stable patch from kernel.org and tried running make menuconfig. 
>> Much to my surprise, there isn't a 32 vs 64 bit toggle in the kernel 
>> config. Google confused me, but did tell me I require a 64bit 
>> toolchain. This seems bogus, since the kernel is self contained. I 
>> think it should be enough just to set the proper gcc options.
> 
> Even if you built a 64 bit kernel, the benefits of require 64 bit 
> applications as well.  Just install the 64 bit distribution.
> 

Yes, I'll do a 64bit F10. Just wanted to experiment, and maybe learn a 
little something while I'm waiting for F10.

Regards,

John