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32bit flash-plugin on 64bit Firefox
Name: satimis Date: May 12, 2006 at 03:52:35 Pacific OS: FC5 CPU/Ram: Athlon64/1G
Comment:
Hi folks,
Is there any way to run 32bit flash-plugin on 64bit Firefox? If YES, please advise how to make it. Pointers would be appreciated.
Name: 3Dave Date: May 12, 2006 at 07:04:54 Pacific
Reply:
I think the answer to that at the moment is no, not until macromedia release a 64 bit version of the plugin or more specifications of the swf file format.
Why not sign the petition here: http://www.petitiononline.com/lin64swf/
...and a couple more links you may find of interest: http://www.kaourantin.net/2005/12/flash-player-8-for-linux-update.html http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/webforums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=581&threadid=1080849#3884780
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Response Number 2
Name: satimis Date: May 13, 2006 at 08:54:48 Pacific
Reply:
Hi 3Dave,
Tks for your URL.
I found following link which seems interesting
HOWTO: 32-Bit Chroot on 64-Bit Installs http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=24575
I haven't tested it on FC5_64 yet. I have no idea whether it is possible.
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