How to Make 32-Bit Applications Work on the Debian Linux AMD 64
Debian Linux is a free, open-source Linux operating system for a variety of hardware platforms, including standard 32-bit processors and 64-bit AMD processors, also known as AMD64. The 64-bit AMD processors are backwards-compatible with 32-bit software and can run 32-bit applications even when you're running a 64-bit operating system. Running 32-bit applications on a 64-bit operating system requires the 32-bit compatibility libraries installed, and Debian Linux doesn't include them by default. After installing the compatibility libraries, 32-bit applications such as the official Mozilla Firefox package, Adobe Flash, Sun Java and other programs run normally, just like 64-bit applications do.
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Open a terminal by clicking "Applications," "Accessories" and "Terminal."
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Become the root user by typing "su" into the terminal and pressing "Enter."
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Authenticate yourself by typing your root password into the terminal and pressing "Enter."
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Install the 32-bit compatibility libraries by typing "aptitude install ia32-libs ia32-libs-gtk" into the terminal and pressing "Enter."
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