[OpenIndiana-discuss] 32-bit support in OpenIndiana Hipster

[Andrew Gabriel]

Alexander Pyhalov wrote:
> Hello.
>
> We currently support (in some way) 32-bit systems. We avoid shipping 
> 64-binaries in default path or use isaexec for such things.
> But do we really need it? I haven't seen PC (not speaking about 
> server) without 64-bit CPU for at least 8 years.
>
> Dropping support for 32-bit systems will allow us to port Oracle 
> sources easier. Potentially, this solves time_t overflow. We could 
> think about largefile support less.
>
> What are the cons of keeping support for 32-bit systems? I don't see 
> much. If you see them, please, speak now.

Well, I use OI on small low power 32 bit systems.

-- 
Andrew