Is it safe to skip lib32 on distribution sets?

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What is lib32 on the Distribution Sets section of FreeBSD installer? Do I need it? If I don't install it does it has any effect on my installed system? I also use binary package only, does it safe to skip the ports tree from installation?
 
It's strange. Even if I skip lib32 installation when boot up dmesg still show something about 32 bit compatibility it's just disappear too quick so I can't see it fully. On the next boot it's gone.
 
What is lib32 on the Distribution Sets section of FreeBSD installer? Do I need it? If I don't install it does it has any effect on my installed system? I also use binary package only, does it safe to skip the ports tree from installation?
As it is an install option it's your choice. It is only needed if you want to run 32bit apps/libs on 64bit hosts. A 64bit installation does not need it for running. The lib32 offers compatibility where needed.
 
As it is an install option it's your choice. It is only needed if you want to run 32bit apps/libs on 64bit hosts. A 64bit installation does not need it for running. The lib32 offers compatibility where needed.
If I use Wine is lib32 mandatory?
 
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