Re: on "dd" using "seek" vs. "read" & >32-bit sizes

[Paul Eggert]

Linda Walsh <address@hidden> writes:

> I'll have to recheck this with more current versions.
> It wasn't that "dd" didn't copy >32-bit files, I just had
> problems with specifying offsets >32bits.

My goodness you go a way back.  The bug you mention was fixed a bit
later, on 1997-11-29 according to the change logs.  But it's working
now, or should be.  If you still have problems with the current
version please let us know.

> When I brought up the issue, I was told it was because I was running
> on a 32-bit machine, and I shouldn't expect 32-bit pentium3 (and I
> suppose pentium4 machines, now) to do 64 bit arithmetic

No, if you have modern software it should work even with Pentium III.
For example, it worked with my Pentium III box at home, until that box
finally died a couple of months ago.  32-bit machines like that might
be a bit slower at doing 64-bit arithmetic, but they're still plenty
fast enough for "dd".