> I am a linux newbie, and I was just wondering if anyone would give me
> directions on how to set up and use a 32-bit chroot, on ubuntu-amd64, so
> that I can run apps that won't run natively on 64-bit?

Start from here, if you haven't, https://alioth.debian.org/docman/view.php/30192/21/debian-amd64-howto.html