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Is there any benefit of my having a webserver on a 64 bit CentOS system over a 32 bit?
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Is there any benefit of my having a webserver on a 64 bit CentOS system over a 32 bit?

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I honestly don't know. &nbsp;I can tell you that the Linux vendors don't seem to be in a hurry to provide it.
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I honestly don't know.  I can tell you that the Linux vendors don't seem to be in a hurry to provide it.

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Ok, guess I'll blow away the 64 bit and stick with my original version. &nbsp;Was looking for ways to improve the server specs (faster mysql, php etc). &nbsp;Thanks.
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Ok, guess I'll blow away the 64 bit and stick with my original version.  Was looking for ways to improve the server specs (faster mysql, php etc).  Thanks.

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I'd suggest that you keep looking. &nbsp;It will happen one of these days. &nbsp;Thanks for the points.
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I'd suggest that you keep looking.  It will happen one of these days.  Thanks for the points.

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Here's a comparison of 32 vs 64 bit from two years ago: <a href="http://www.tuxradar.com/node/33" rel="ugc">http://www.tuxradar.com/node/33</a>
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Here's a comparison of 32 vs 64 bit from two years ago: http://www.tuxradar.com/node/33 [http://www.tuxradar.com/node/33]

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I've just set up a virtual web server (VMWare) installing 64bit CentOS. &nbsp;When I install php it gives me an older version. &nbsp;I don't neccessarily need 5.3, but I would like 5.2 at least. &nbsp;The version it installs is 5.1 (if I recall correctly). &nbsp;I've attempted the remi repository, but I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong.<br />
Now, I've also set up a 32 bit CentOS (another virtual) using remi and I had no issues whatsover (newest available). &nbsp;Its up and running with no issues. &nbsp;Can someone assist please?<br />
Needing the x86_64 php/apache/mysql/pear etc.<br />
Thanks!
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I've just set up a virtual web server (VMWare) installing 64bit CentOS.  When I install php it gives me an older version.  I don't neccessarily need 5.3, but I would like 5.2 at least.  The version it installs is 5.1 (if I recall correctly).  I've attempted the remi repository, but I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong.
Now, I've also set up a 32 bit CentOS (another virtual) using remi and I had no issues whatsover (newest available).  Its up and running with no issues.  Can someone assist please?
Needing the x86_64 php/apache/mysql/pear etc.
Thanks!

CentOS x86_64 and lamp install at least php 5.2

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