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I used to use Slamd64 before, and it was easy. It came with all 32-bit libraries as well. Since official 64-bit Slackware is released, Slamd64 is no longer maintained. However, Slackware seems to be pure 64bit, so I cannot run 32bit apps. I searched the net and found some instructions, but they all require that I install some package manager (slapt-get, whatever). I'd like to do it without messing too much with the system. Where should I start?

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It's all in this readme: http://connie.slackware.com/~alien/multilib/

Simply follow instructions from the README:

  • download the package directory corresponding to your Slackware version.
  • upgrade (replaces the existing 64 bits version) glibc and gcc to the multilib version
  • install the 32 bit compatibility package
  • preferably, reboot (glibc upgrade)

Now you may install existing 32 bit packages or compile 32 bit programs.

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    Welcome to Stack Exchange. Please don't answer with just a link, include at least the essential information directly in your answers. See [answer]. – Gilles 'SO- stop being evil' Jan 18 '12 at 23:32
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    @Gilles, in that case the OP didn't really do his homework, I could almost have linked to lmgtfy.com :) What use is it to copy and paste the readme in my post? – wazoox Jan 20 '12 at 16:09
  • Which instructions? The part about installing multilib GCC isn't necessary to just _run_ 32-bit apps on a 64-bit machine, is it? – Geremia Jan 18 '19 at 19:09
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    @Geremia Slackware doesn't manage dependencies. You may try to install multilib libc and keep the 64 bits only gcc, but it may make your gcc unusable. I advise against it, but hey, that's your system :) – wazoox Jan 19 '19 at 20:11