I think the title is pretty self explanatory 🙂
Is it possible, under RHEL (v 5) to install 2 instances of the same packages with 32 bit support for one and 64 bits support for the other one?
Obviously, the running host has a 64 bit kernel and has the compatibility libraries required. (in this case, we would need a 64 bits JDK and a 32 bits one).
If yes, are there any special rpm flag to use (change of installation directory for instance)?
Thanks in advance,
Best Answer
Yes.
Just install your x86_64 and your i386/i686 packages using the
rpm
command in the same manner as usual.There are plenty of instances of mixed-architecture packages that need to coexist. Look at glibc or from one of my other systems... Note the two entries.