difference between lib and lib64 directories

[Kamaraju S Kusumanchi]

Kamaraju S Kusumanchi wrote:

> Tobias Schlüter wrote:
> 
>> Kamaraju S Kusumanchi wrote:
>>> After compiling gcc on a x86_64 machine, I ended up with two similar
>>> looking directories in the uppermost directory --- lib/ and lib64/.
>>> 
>>> What is the difference between these two directories? when should I use
>>> the files in lib64/ and when should I use lib/? If there is a short
>>> document where issues like this are explained in more detail, I
>>> appreciate if some one can point that to me.
>> 
>> gcc on x86_64 by default is multi-libbed, that means it can compile
>> binaries both for 32-bit and 64-bit targets (-m32 vs -m64).  The
>> directories you mentioned correspond to the libraries for these two
>> targets.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> - Tobi
> 
> So, should my LD_LIBRARY_PATH point to lib64 or lib directory?
> 
> It seems to be working only if I point it to lib64 directory.

Never mind. I figured it out.

raju
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