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Can the 64 bit KDE rc 1 share a home directory with a new 32 bit KDE install?

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deathromantik:
Hello,
I am liking the 64 bit RC1 but there are a lot of programs that are not on it yet and the MegaGames repo does not work with it.
So I was thinking about dualbooting the 32bit and 64bit versions of PCLOS and sharing the /home directory. Would this work?

agmg:
I don't think that's a good idea.
Inside /home folder, configuration data are saved as long as your personal files.
That configuration data could cause a mess up in programs that are common for both 32bit and 64bit.

I would create separate /home folders for each installation and just share my personal files (e.g. Documents, Music etc) between the two.

deathromantik:
Thanks, I guess I shall try sharing those folders then.

Bernd:
Hy deathromantik,
32 bit and 64 bit Versions are using the same config files. So kmail e.g. is the same in both versions. I just updated from 32 bit to 64 bit keeping my /home ( which is on a seperate partition) . I didn´t notice any relevant changes or problems. But I noticed that the 64 bit version is notably starting faster  8) Common programs are meanwhile  available for 64 bit as well.
Bernd

agmg:

--- Quote from: Bernd on February 28, 2013, 01:11:34 AM ---Hy deathromantik,
32 bit and 64 bit Versions are using the same config files. So kmail e.g. is the same in both versions. I just updated from 32 bit to 64 bit keeping my /home ( which is on a seperate partition) . I didn´t notice any relevant changes or problems. But I noticed that the 64 bit version is notably starting faster  8) Common programs are meanwhile  available for 64 bit as well.
Bernd

--- End quote ---

I agree with you. It can be done. It can work because of the reasons you mention. But it can also cause problems at some point.
What if something messes up on one of the two installs? The mess will be carried to the other install too.
Is that what you really want?

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