No idea about the filesystems but on 32-bit architecture, you shouldn't have any problems. Arch is using a different repository for 32-bit software under 64-bit machines called 'multilib'. You only need to enable that and you will be fine. On 6 December 2011 15:08, Ralf Mardorf <ralf.mardorf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi :) > > I'm new to the list. > > I already received some hints from another Arch Linux mailing list. > > Sorry that my mail is formatted in HTML. When I tied to restore the distro I used before from a backup for the billionth time, I made a mistake and accidentally deleted originals and backups from ext4 partitions. > Currently I'm even unable to boot any from my other Linux installs, so I'm using a Parted Magic live CD, resp. the web mailing thingy from my provider. > > I'll switch to Arch Linux because for my needs, audio productions, it could be easier to keep it stable than it is for other distros. > > I've got two questions. > > 1. What is a safe FS, that can be recovered? Ext4 seemingly isn't such a FS. The FS also should be usable for audio productions. Security regarding to multiple user usage, web access, server usage etc. are unimportant for a DAW. > > 2. For my main Linux I always prefer to use 64-bit architecture, but 32-bit architecture compatibility is needed. Is there something I should take care about when installing Arch Linux? > > Cheers! > > Ralf
