VM-Ware for Win2k rocks
This is a discussion about VM-Ware for Win2k rocks in the Windows Software category; I just finished installing a couple of OS's under VMware, on Win2k. This is so much better for experimenting with different OS's than the dual-boot, multi partition option. Now I've got a month to get the money together to register the evaluation version.
I just finished installing a couple of OS's under VMware, on Win2k.
This is so much better for experimenting with different OS's than the dual-boot, multi partition option.
Now I've got a month to get the money together to register the evaluation version.
;(
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Written on Win2000 using:
PII 300
Aopen AX6B
160mb RAM
i740 8mb
SBLive! Value
20gb Seagate
6gb WDCaviar
1.2gb Segate
Pioneer 32x CD-R (Slot)
Lifeview FlyVideo '98 FM
Realtek RLT8029AS 10mbit
Accton EN1660 10mbit
Aztech 3858W 56k modem
Using 100% Australian Made recyclable electrons
This is so much better for experimenting with different OS's than the dual-boot, multi partition option.
Now I've got a month to get the money together to register the evaluation version.
;(
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Written on Win2000 using:
PII 300
Aopen AX6B
160mb RAM
i740 8mb
SBLive! Value
20gb Seagate
6gb WDCaviar
1.2gb Segate
Pioneer 32x CD-R (Slot)
Lifeview FlyVideo '98 FM
Realtek RLT8029AS 10mbit
Accton EN1660 10mbit
Aztech 3858W 56k modem
Using 100% Australian Made recyclable electrons
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VMWare?
What is this?
What is this?
OP
VMWare - Virtual Machine Ware
This program allows you to run Virtual Machines from within your current OS.
You start VMware, configure the properties of the virtual machine including HD size and simply install your new OS as if it was on it's own machine. VMware will share access to sound, video, network (bridged), CD-Rom, floppy, mouse, keyboard etc. It is much like using WinVNC but with your hardware.
It makes the bios settings & virtual hard drive as files. Thus, the number of guest OS's you can use is only limited by your storage space.
I currently have Redhat Linux 6.1 and Win98SE running as seperate, guest OS's under Win2k with all facilities working as if it was actually installed.
It's really great for playing with OS's without having to format etc. One drawback though is system performance as you need the processor and RAM for two os's when running. Aside from this however, it means that if I screw an OS, or get sick of it, I just delete the Disk file and no questions asked.
Another really cool thing is to run Win98 in full screen, and as soon as it shuts down you're back in Win2k - i've freaked a couple of my friends out that way.
I downloaded the trial and am using it, but I like it so much that I'm going to have to buy it in a month. I better start saving.
To learn more, go to http://www.vmware.com
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Written on Win2000 using:
PII 300
Aopen AX6B
160mb RAM
i740 8mb
SBLive! Value
20gb Seagate
6gb WDCaviar
1.2gb Segate
Pioneer 32x CD-R (Slot)
Lifeview FlyVideo '98 FM
Realtek RTL8029AS 10mbit
Accton EN1660 10mbit
Aztech 3858W 56k modem
Osborne MO117 17"
Using 100% Australian Made recyclable electrons
[This message has been edited by felix (edited 12 June 2000).]
This program allows you to run Virtual Machines from within your current OS.
You start VMware, configure the properties of the virtual machine including HD size and simply install your new OS as if it was on it's own machine. VMware will share access to sound, video, network (bridged), CD-Rom, floppy, mouse, keyboard etc. It is much like using WinVNC but with your hardware.
It makes the bios settings & virtual hard drive as files. Thus, the number of guest OS's you can use is only limited by your storage space.
I currently have Redhat Linux 6.1 and Win98SE running as seperate, guest OS's under Win2k with all facilities working as if it was actually installed.
It's really great for playing with OS's without having to format etc. One drawback though is system performance as you need the processor and RAM for two os's when running. Aside from this however, it means that if I screw an OS, or get sick of it, I just delete the Disk file and no questions asked.
Another really cool thing is to run Win98 in full screen, and as soon as it shuts down you're back in Win2k - i've freaked a couple of my friends out that way.
I downloaded the trial and am using it, but I like it so much that I'm going to have to buy it in a month. I better start saving.
To learn more, go to http://www.vmware.com
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Written on Win2000 using:
PII 300
Aopen AX6B
160mb RAM
i740 8mb
SBLive! Value
20gb Seagate
6gb WDCaviar
1.2gb Segate
Pioneer 32x CD-R (Slot)
Lifeview FlyVideo '98 FM
Realtek RTL8029AS 10mbit
Accton EN1660 10mbit
Aztech 3858W 56k modem
Osborne MO117 17"
Using 100% Australian Made recyclable electrons
[This message has been edited by felix (edited 12 June 2000).]
runs beos nice!
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System Spec:
FIC VA-503+ 1.1b bios JE438
CPU Current Limiter Disabled
AMD K6-2 550 (300 when I talk to FIC tech support)
128Mb SSi PC100
STB Velocity 4400 16Mb PAL TV-Out
Hauppauge Wintv
Realtek 8029 LAN
Creative ES1371 (PCI64v)
56.6K (AkA 44k) ISA Modem
Creative 48mx CDROM
Memorex TriMaxx200(DVD/CDR/CDRW, 6,4,24)
Maxtor 91301U3 13Gb
LS120
and com and lpt i/o conflict error during bios startup.
Hardware fault caused by win2k beta3 and dodgy bios, now irrepairable.
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System Spec:
FIC VA-503+ 1.1b bios JE438
CPU Current Limiter Disabled
AMD K6-2 550 (300 when I talk to FIC tech support)
128Mb SSi PC100
STB Velocity 4400 16Mb PAL TV-Out
Hauppauge Wintv
Realtek 8029 LAN
Creative ES1371 (PCI64v)
56.6K (AkA 44k) ISA Modem
Creative 48mx CDROM
Memorex TriMaxx200(DVD/CDR/CDRW, 6,4,24)
Maxtor 91301U3 13Gb
LS120
and com and lpt i/o conflict error during bios startup.
Hardware fault caused by win2k beta3 and dodgy bios, now irrepairable.
