[clue-talk] I'd like opinions on VM software

Crawford Rainwater crawford.rainwater at linux-etc.com
Sat Dec 20 12:09:29 MST 2008


----- clue-talk-request at cluedenver.org wrote:
> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:06:40 -0800 (PST)
> From: Brian Gibson <bwg1974 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [clue-talk] I'd like opinions on VM software
> 
> I'm finally getting a dual-core machine and I'd like some end-user
> opinions regarding VirtualBox, VMWare, Parallels, etc. where Linux is
> both host and guest OS.  I'm particularly interested in speed and ease
> of configuration, especially when it comes to using a separate
> partition as a VM.  I'll be conducting my own research, but it doesn't
> hurt to get a headstart from those who've already done some
> trailblazing.
> 
> Brian

What do you want to run as guest OS's then would be my first question?  What are the hardware limitations (CPU's, HD space, and RAM) as well since that will also come into consideration?

--- Crawford
PS: Pardon any delays in responding in advance since I receive this list in Digest format.


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