installing 32bit programs on 64Bit systems

[NoOp]

On 08/09/2012 03:08 AM, oxy wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I run a 64bit ubu 12.04 and have problems installing 32bit
> applications (acroread, matlab ...)
> 
> What is the general strategy to install 32bit apps on 64bit systems?
> 
> Isnt there a compatibility mode?

Yes:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MultiArch

If you are having issues installing acroread, then it's likely you've
run across a bug. Or, you've not enabled the 'Canonical Partners'
repository. acroread does show in the partner repository:

<http://archive.canonical.com/pool/partner/a/acroread/>

You can check to see if the repository is enabled via the Software Center:
<https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSoftwareCenter>
<https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuSoftwareCenter#Managing_software_sources>

Edit|Software Sources|Other Software|check - 'Canonical Partners' (2
packages + source code).

Can't much with matlab. Go to:
https://help.ubuntu.com/
enter 'matlab' in the search box & you'll find multiple articles.
Appears a bit dated:
<https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MATLAB>

These might also be of interest:
<https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/precise/+package/matlab-support>
<http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/?search_submit=answers&query=ubuntu+12.04&term=ubuntu+12.04>
<https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuScience/AlternativesToProprietarySoftware>

I'm just guessing. You'll need to provide _details_ of the problems you
are having installing those programs.