[SunHELP] 32-bit or 64-bit on an Ultra 1

[Mike Nicewonger]

On Sun, 09 Dec 2001, you wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I have a 170mhz sun ultra 1 and I just loaded solaris 8 on it.  I
> noticed I am getting this message when it boots:
> 
> NOTICE: 64-bit OS installed, but the 32-bit OS is the default
>         for the processor(s) on this system.
>         See boot(1M) for more information.
> 
> Booting the 32-bit OS ...
> 
> Is it safe to run the 64 bit os on this platform? 

Yes

>  If so how would I
> cause it to start in 64bit mode?
> 
Read the man page refernced try man boot(1)

Mike N

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