Virtual machines

Tek7

Tek7

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I have never set up a virtual machine before.

I'm wanting to set one up to try a Facebook game or two. (Hush, it's for science!)

So I thought I might as well learn how to set up a virtual machine with Linux (I'm thinking Ubuntu).

Where do I start, what programs do I need, and what guides will help me through the process?

I've found a few tutorials through a Google search, but I want to know what software you all recommend before choosing a program and getting started.
 
virtiualbox

virtualbox is the way to go. And if you plan on using a 64bit os on the VM, there are probably some bios setting that need to be adjusted. Zorin would be a good linux to try as Ubuntu has gone the way of Mac OS with a global menu.
 
XionTawa said:
VirtualBox is best, and while Linux is a good choice because it's free, running it in a VM often causes hardware conflicts, but if you are even slightly tech inclined, you will figure it out.

And if you really have no idea on how to set up a virtual machine, then go here: http://lifehacker.com/5204434/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-virtual-machines-with-virtualbox
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Cool deal.

I've saved the link to my Read It Later list and I'll see if I can spend some time playing around with virtual machines this weekend.
 
XionTawa said:
VirtualBox is best, and while Linux is a good choice because it's free, running it in a VM often causes hardware conflicts, but if you are even slightly tech inclined, you will figure it out.

And if you really have no idea on how to set up a virtual machine, then go here: http://lifehacker.com/5204434/the-beginners-guide-to-creating-virtual-machines-with-virtualbox
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hardware conflicts? how so? I have a host right now running ubuntu as a kvm host and inside of that it runs astaro security linux, windows server 2008r2, and an ubuntu vm running zimbra. I have another host running hyper-v as the hypervisor with astaro securitly linux, server 2008r2, Astaro ACC, and other centos, ubuntu, and suse vm for me to play with...all without problems.
 
Hescominsoon said:
hardware conflicts? how so? I have a host right now running ubuntu as a kvm host and inside of that it runs astaro security linux, windows server 2008r2, and an ubuntu vm running zimbra. I have another host running hyper-v as the hypervisor with astaro securitly linux, server 2008r2, Astaro ACC, and other centos, ubuntu, and suse vm for me to play with...all without problems.
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Issues with GPU and networking, which from what I have read is very common, heh.
 
Okay, I used an old Windows XP install disc and nLite to build a stripped down image for WinXP and slipstream SP3. Now I'm installing 97 (ninety-seven!) WinXP updates. I may use WinUpdateList to manually download the hotfixes and prepare an improved install image, but I don't know if I'm willing to take that much time.

Anyway, yes, I have a WinXP virtual box running now and I've also tried a premade Ubuntu VM as well. Cool stuff!

EDIT: Heeey, this Windows Update Downloader tool is handy!
 
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