32 bit to 64 bit

[Peter Andreev]

Hi,
here is the step-by-step how to migrate between architectures:
http://dadv.livejournal.com/143243.html
It's in russian, but you could use google translate.
Of course all such docs provided without any warranties.

2012/6/28 Erich Dollansky <erichfreebsdlist at ovitrap.com>

> Hi,
>
> On Thursday 28 June 2012 00:33:03 Robert Huff wrote:
> >
> > Odhiambo Washington writes:
> >
> > >  > Will the buildworld ---> buildkernel KERNCONF=FOO64 allow a 32 bit
> > >  > installation to build a 64 bit kernel?  I'd like to upgrade this
> > >  > machine to 64 bit AMD and I'd prefer not to do it from a DVD if
> > >  > I can do it from source.   Has anyone tried this and succeeded
> > >  > (or failed spectacularly) on a remote install/upgrade?
> > >
> > >  Please just don't do it.
> > >
> > >  Backup, Install new, restore configs and data!
> >
> >       I'd go even further:
> >
> >       1) replace the old disk, and jumper it to "read-only".
> >       2) install 64-bit system on new disk.  (use the opportunity to
> >               adjust partition size/layout)
> >       3) mount the old disk externally, and copy as needed.
> >       4) when done, store the old disk in a safe, known spot for a
> >               year.
>
> to learn then that cosnumer grade disk do not start anymore after a one
> year break?
>
> Erich
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