Jerry Geis wrote:

> Gents,
>
> I first installed the 32 bit version (as you might have read) of 
> centos 4.2,
> after downloading x86_64 the install process/progress is about the same.
> going VERY slow...
>
> The screen for formatting the partitions took a LONG time
> (3 partitions 10 GIG, 2 GIG swap and 50 GIG).
> While on that screen and moving the mouse it lagged big time and
> could not keep up.
>
> Anyway just reporting that so far the 32 bit install and the 64 bit 
> install
> is Exactly the same. So I am expecting that after install my cpu speed 
> will
> still be reported LOW (997M vs a 2.4GiG for a 4000+ cpu).
>
> Any experiences out there with the 64 bit amd and maximizing speed when
> plugged in whould be appreciated.

Quick update... On the Installing packages screen normally I
see something like 15 minutes to install with this 64 bit 4000+ 
installing x86_64 it is posting 55 minutes.

This is what I mean by slooooow..

I hope I find what the deal is soon. I check in the BIOS and saw no
settings. Only enable disable motherboard devices.

Jerry