Enable 32-Bit Apps on DEBIX Model A with Ubuntu 22.04

[DEBIX_SBC]

Note: This guide is specifically for the DEBIX Model A, which is an ARM-based single-board computer running Ubuntu 22.04.
I am affiliated with the DEBIX project. My goal in posting this guide is to provide helpful information for users of DEBIX hardware.

Add 32-bit support and run 32-bit application on DEBIX Model A with 64-bit Ubuntu 22.04

1. Install 32-bit support:

sudo dpkg --add-architecture armhf

2. Update the package list:

sudo apt update

3. Install 32-bit libraries:

Note: The library files needed to install 32-bit applications depend on your application.

sudo apt install libc6:armhf libncurses5:armhf libstdc++6:armhf

4. Command format when installing 32-bit application:

Note: XXX represents the name of the application you want to install.

sudo apt install XXX:armhf

5. Run the 32-bit script to verify:
Copy a programme compiled with 32-bit compiler to DEBIX, give it run privileges and run it successfully:

 

[Brickwizard]

your instructions are for ARM I always use I386 codecs for my intel CPU

sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt -get update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

 

[KGIII]

your instructions are for ARM I always use I386 codecs for my intel CPU

I believe they're talking about the ARM format intentionally. This is a distro (again, I believe - but haven't dug into it) for SBC (single board computers) which are frequently ARM-based. I believe the distro they're using, and is named after, is an ARM-based distro for said SBCs.

 

[Brickwizard]

This is a distro (again, I believe - but haven't dug into it) for SBC

sorry, missed that bit, but I didn't want normal users to grab the wrong end of the boom.

 

[KGIII]

sorry, missed that bit, but I didn't want normal users to grab the wrong end of the boom.

This might be them:

DEBIX Embedded Computer Solutions

DEBIX is an international brand providing embedded computers for industrial applications. We offer one-stop turnkey solutions from pcb design, motherboard engineering, system mechanical design, manufacturing, sales to after-sales support. Partnered with NXP, RS and OKdo, DEBIX delivers...

debix.io

Which might make it bordering on spam. So, there's also that.

 

[Brickwizard]

Which might make it bordering on spam.

Possibly, back in June when they joined, I assumed they would be in the same realm of wishing to help as other members who are associated with their own projects.and as the admin staff let it pass, i can only think you had the same thoughts as myself.

 

[KGIII]

Possibly, back in June when they joined, I assumed they would be in the same realm of wishing to help as other members who are associated with their own projects.and as the admin staff let it pass, i can only think you had the same thoughts as myself.

It'd be nice if the user would state their affiliation and motivation.

It's really close to being 'spam', even if it's Linux-related and in the appropriate sub-forum.

We'll see what @wizardfromoz has to add to this. His opinion on the matter may mirror my own and he may choose to take action. They've been here for a bit and seem to more or less have escaped notice.

Again, it'd be great if they disclosed any affiliation with the project. That'd go a long way in swaying opinions.

 

[Brickwizard]

We'll see what @wizardfromoz has to add to this.

I will pick it up on my morrow, time for bed this end. Night

 

[wizardfromoz]

I'll scout around.

@DEBIX_SBC - please edit your first Post to include at the top about arm vs i386 and x64, so new users are not confused,

Also explain any connection you have with

https://debix.io/

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

 

[DEBIX_SBC]

I'll scout around.

@DEBIX_SBC - please edit your first Post to include at the top about arm vs i386 and x64, so new users are not confused,

Also explain any connection you have with

https://debix.io/

Chris Turner
wizardfromoz

I appreciate the feedback and the clarification requests.

My post is specifically for the DEBIX Model A, which uses an ARM processor, hence the armhf architecture. It is not intended for Intel/AMD CPUs, which would use i386 or amd64.

I apologize for any confusion and will edit the post to make this distinction clearer at the beginning.

Regarding my affiliation, I am involved with the DEBIX project. My intention was to provide helpful information to users of this specific hardware, but I understand the concern about a lack of disclosure. I will also add a note to my post to clarify this.

Thank you for the guidance and for helping to keep the forum a helpful place.

 

[KGIII]

My intention was to provide helpful information to users of this specific hardware, but I understand the concern about a lack of disclosure.

Which leads to this question:

Why post that here instead of on the DEBIX site?

 

[Brickwizard]

Why post that here instead of on the DEBIX site?

My guess is coverage, in which case I don't blame him for posting here as long as its within acceptable guidelines, if you search Linux we are usually in the top 5 results ,where is a better horse to harness your wagon to.
As a member at this stage,I have no objection, as long as the poster sticks to the guidance given. Should his post waver towards advertising, I will be the first to tag it.

 

[KGIII]

My guess is coverage, in which case I don't blame him for posting here as long as its within acceptable guidelines, if you search Linux we are usually in the top 5 results ,where is a better horse to harness your wagon to.

That'd be my guess, as well. I just like to confirm this sort of thing.

After all, in the long run, it'd be better (especially for SEO purposes) to have that information on their site directly. Just start a Wiki for your site, or a blog, and then make sure that gets links (preferably contextualized links).

 

[wizardfromoz]

On

Why post that here instead of on the DEBIX site?

and

Just start a Wiki for your site, or a blog, and then make sure that gets links (preferably contextualized links).

The Original Post is already there, 2nd bottom row, middle column here

https://debix.io/Software/blog.html

There are another 59 How To guides there, hopefully not all will be reproduced here.

Cheers

Wizard

 

[KGIII]

The Original Post is already there, 2nd bottom row, middle column here

I missed that bit. That's much better for SEO than posting here -- in the long run. However, link farming is a thing, but then they don't get to do things like set the canonical link. Ah well...