Ok this is killing me.

[BILL/T/D/Y]

I love PCLOS. But been having nothing but issues with the 64 bit version. I currently have the 64 bit installed on a Gateway LX6810-01 Intel core2 quad Q8200 with 8GB ram. The current issue is that W7 ultimate 64bit is faster than PCL is.  The 32bit PCL on my old I-mac is faster and it only has 4GB ram and is a tripleboot. Just tried to burn a live DVD of pup and the whole system froze up.Had to revert back to W7 to do the burn. It's only the 64bit PCL that's giving me issues. The 32bit rocks. And for some reason I have been having issues with the 64bit regardless what machine I install it on. Runs well enough from live dvd, some lag due to it being dvd, but it seems like my luck always has something mess up once it's installed to any hard drives. So for now, untill I get a better hang on things, I'll stick with my 32bit install.

[Old-Polack]

What kernel are you using in the installed 64bit system? Maybe a newer kernel build will deal with your hardware better than the one now in use.

[root@fatman ~]# uname -r
3.2.44-pclos1.bfs
[root@fatman ~]# ls -l /boot |grep vm
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root      21 May 20 17:06 vmlinuz -> vmlinuz-3.2.45-pclos5
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2237856 May 24  2012 vmlinuz-3.2.18-pclos2.bfs
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2239584 May 11 22:14 vmlinuz-3.2.44-pclos1.bfs
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2032032 May 20 14:21 vmlinuz-3.2.45-pclos5

As the above shows, I'm playing with different kernel builds myself, to see which is best for my system.

[BILL/T/D/Y]

Ok Old-polack, you lost me . WAAAAYYYYYY LOST me. I'm just using the one that I downloaded the other day. I've made 4 different live discs from my 32 bit install I'm on now. So what ever it might be that is supplied from the main page link is what I'm using. Not anywhere near the use different kernel level yet. I'm pretty much a recent, jump in with both feet and don't bother looking, convert.

[Old-Polack]

Ok Old-polack, you lost me . WAAAAYYYYYY LOST me. I'm just using the one that I downloaded the other day. I've made 4 different live discs from my 32 bit install I'm on now. So what ever it might be that is supplied from the main page link is what I'm using. Not anywhere near the use different kernel level yet. I'm pretty much a recent, jump in with both feet and don't bother looking, convert.

Open a terminal and enter the command uname -r to show what kernel you are using now.



In Synaptic in the Search box enter the keyword kernel, then click the Search button.



Scroll down untill you see these entries;



Choose a kernel build that does not have a green box in front of it, that is of a higher number than the one you have. Click the box and choose Mark for Installation, then click the Apply button. When the installation is done, reboot. The new kernel will be the new default kernel, and will boot using the same boot menu entry you have already been using. The boot process will take a bit longer than usual, because the video drivers and such need to be recompiled to work with the new kernel. This only happens with the first boot to a new kernel. All subsequent reboots will be as they always have been, but maybe faster.

[Just17]

And for some reason I have been having issues with the 64bit regardless what machine I install it on.

That might mean you have a corrupted 'master' from which you are installing.

Have you checked the MD5sum of the original and confirmed that the burn is good before installing?

[Artim]

I wish there was a "Like" or a "Thanks" button for posts.  I would surely "Like" and "Thank" Old-Polack for the exquisite detail and visual aids in his posts.  You are awesome, sir, and I just think I should say so. You took the time to actually go through the steps yourself and take screenshots and everything!  I for one appreciate the thoughtfulness and thoroughness of your posts and the efforts you take to make them easy to understand.

Impressed,
Artim

[Vorteggs]

That might mean you have a corrupted 'master' from which you are installing.

Have you checked the MD5sum of the original and confirmed that the burn is good before installing?

+1

[BILL/T/D/Y]

  Ok I'll check this out and try as recommended on that PC. But on this ole I-mac I think I'll just keep it a 32bit install. Especially since I've grown rather comfortable with it and even have started playing minecraft. Not being a "gamer" this is a big deal for me. I usually just surf, e-mail and play solitaire.