How to understand kernel 32 or 64 bit?

Mon Aug 17 07:56:09 UTC 2009

uname -a

Linux server 2.6.24-16-server #1 SMP Thu Apr 10 13:15:38 UTC 2008  
x86_64 GNU/Linux

you will find x86_64 if its a 64bit kernel

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On 17-Aug-09, at 12:31 PM, a bv wrote:

> Hi list,
>
> How can i understand on an installed system if the kernel is 32 or 64
> bit , and running.
> There are some different entiries at grub. And what to do if i want to
> install and run an application given as 32 bit , on my 64 bit system?
>
> Regards
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