On Mon, 2006-09-25 at 16:53 +0000, Jack Byers wrote: > > Jack Byers byersj@xxxxxxxxxxx > > >first do folowing two commands from your mainlinux > >[root@bootp byers]# mount --bind /tmp /corni/tmp > >[root@bootp byers]# xhost local:localhost > then do the chroot: > > > ># /usr/sbin/chroot /corni > > >I think this will work chrooting from any linux to any other linux, > >_except_ > >I have been told trouble will occur > >if trying to chroot from a 64bit linux to a 32bit linux > >I dont yet have 64bit linux but will soon > >Any advice when trying chroot 64bit ->32 bit? > > > >Jack > > > > > > Don't forget the .Xauthority cookie. > $ cp /home/<your home>/.Xauthority /mnt/FC4/home/<your chroot home> > > Gilboa > > ---- > Gilboa, > thanks for response > I have never yet needed to copy .Xauthority > > did you intend this as something required when trying to chroot from 64bit > linux ->32 bit linux > as per my original question? > or just general good advice? > > Jack > > Copying the .Xauthority file saves you the need to open access to your X server. (xhost +localhost) Other then that, you just chroot into the 32bit Linux and execute the command. Gilboa -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list
