Quote Originally Posted by ngc7088
.... how do I know if I'm getting the 64bit advantage? My system is 64 bit, but I had no indication of 64bit cinelerra during the whole process.
Knoppix uses a basic 32 bit i386 kernel. Just another reason why you are better off using Knoppix as a live CD introduction to Linux but going ahead and installing Debian when ready. That way you can choose a kernel that is optimized for your CPU.