[arch-general] How to convert a 32-bit system to 64-bit?

[Ty John]

On Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:03:09 +0300
Lauri Niskanen <ape at ape3000.com> wrote:

> I have a working 32-bit Arch Linux server. It's more like a testing 
> playground than a production server. I decided to convert it to a
> 64-bit system.
> 
> I could reinstall Arch, but is there any easier way to do the
> "upgrade"? I'd like to retain my list of applications, configuration
> and user files.
> 

There is no real easy way as far as I know but check out this thread
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=64485

IMO it is easier to just reinstall.