[ubuntu] upgrading from 32bit v7 to 64bit v8 [Archive]

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dingfelder

April 25th, 2008, 04:44 AM

I have a 32bit version of v7.

How can I update to the 64bit (AMD) version of v8?

I want to ensure that I don't lose my data.

How should I do this?

Slim Odds

April 25th, 2008, 04:56 AM

I have a 32bit version of v7.

How can I update to the 64bit (AMD) version of v8?

I want to ensure that I don't lose my data.

How should I do this?

No, you cannot upgrade from 32 to 64. You'll have to do a clean install if you want to switch to 64