SOT: virtualization

[Trent Shipley]

(SOT: somewhat off topic)


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?