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

[Aurélien Larcher]

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>> Obviously, unilaterally dropping 32-bit support by providing only 64-bit
>> components also breaks binary compatibility on 32-bit systems, as those
>> systems are unable to run 64-bit executables or link 64-bit libraries
>> into 32-bit executables.
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> Seriously, I wrote ship 32bit when it makes sense, and what makes sense is
> debatable.
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And by "makes sense" usually it boils down to investing time to patch+build
components that possibly nobody uses.

If people use them, then they should speak up and actually contribute to
this support.

I must apologies if my first email was too speculative and misled you into
thinking that I was calling for ditching everything right here right now.