Re: SOT: virtualization

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Author: Dale Farnsworth
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Subject: Re: SOT: virtualization
> I want to set up a Windows lab computer. I want to work with XP, Vista,
> and Win7. On an MS list it was suggested that I use virtualization
> rather than multiboot.
>
> I'm thinking I'd run a Linux distro natively, run FOSS virtualization
> software on Linux, and run the three MS OSes as guests.
>
> What is a good Linux distro? Will I need a server distribution or can I
> run a desktop distribution?
>
> What are FOSS choices for the virtualization software?


I've run Debian for many years, but my current easy-to-use Windows
virtualization is to run VirtualBox on Ubuntu. Windows runs very
well and it's very easy to use. I highly recommend it.

-Dale
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