Re: x86_64_defconfig and i386_defconfig: What is the difference?

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On 09/09/14 09:58, Rajat Jain wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Can someone tell me if the i386 one is to be used when we want to build for a 32bit machine and the x86_64 is to be used for 64 bit machine?

You can build the kernel with any architecture for any architecture.
This is called cross-compiling. The homepage [0] should explain you how
to do that.

Cheers,
Matthias

[0] http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ/KernelCrossCompilation

> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rajat
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