NoGooD Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 So I'm looking to create a virtual linux install and wanted to know if anyone had some suggestions. I'm looking to do a linux install on my PC. I use parallels on my mac for my XP and linux installs and it works great, but I'd like one connected to my desktop as well. Preferably what I would like to do is create a virtual server. I've used Microsofts Virtual PC in the past, but i'm sure there are a more out there that I'm unaware of or haven't tried yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krauersaut Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I've tried both, VMWare (I think it was Workstation) and VirtualBox. If you don't have any special requirements, I would suggest trying out VirtualBox. It's interface is quite similar to Parallels. Oh, and it's free for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number1Dad Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Best OS emulation ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoGooD Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Best OS emulation ever. lol....pure Kwality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 vmware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigabyte Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I am taking a linux, and a windows server 03 class. I bought a external HD and i have three virtual systems on it using vmware. vmware hasn't given me any problems. Although to be on full screen you must install vmware tools. Its easy on windows but installing vmware tools on linux, is a lil more complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I am taking a linux, and a windows server 03 class. I bought a external HD and i have three virtual systems on it using vmware. vmware hasn't given me any problems. Although to be on full screen you must install vmware tools. Its easy on windows but installing vmware tools on linux, is a lil more complicated. Depending on what flavor of Linux it is vmware tools will put an RPM install file right on your desktop, double click and done. You must be trying to install from binaries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigabyte Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Depending on what flavor of Linux it is vmware tools will put an RPM install file right on your desktop, double click and done. You must be trying to install from binaries? redhat linux, i always use command line to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 redhat linux, i always use command line to install. Sounds like you know what you are doing then. Have fun with your binaries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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