Translations:Handbook:Parts/Installation/Stage/73/en

Selecting a no-multilib tarball to be the base of the system provides a complete 64-bit operating system environment. This effectively renders the ability to switch to multilib profiles improbable (although not impossible). Those who are just starting out with Gentoo should not choose a no-multilib tarball unless it is absolutely necessary. There should be good reasons for this decision and a responsible choice should be made.