Re: Vista and Ubuntu?


"webster72n" <webster72n@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23ipxWr8lJHA.4128@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"Charlie Tame" <charlie@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:eGU8er6lJHA.4564@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
webster72n wrote:

"Peter Dickason" <n_o_s_p_a_mGuruPeter@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:e3j%235qflJHA.3888@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
How are you running VirtualPC on home edition? When I tried it, it complained. Said I needed professional or something to that accord?

Didn't run it yet, although it is ready for use, without 'professional assistance' or something.
All I would have to do is, insert the Ubuntu disk for installation.
But I want to be aware of any traps, if existing.
The only thing I remember from the installation of Virtual PC is, that it supposedly isn't compatible with WinVista and which can safely be ignored.


Pete




I am running Vista 64 bit and tried MS Virtual PC 2007. It will NOT run Ubuntu or Debian because the video refuses to work.

What DOES work very very well is using Ubuntu or Debian as the installed OS with Sun Microsystems' VirtualBOX, but you lose some Vista 'Eye Candy"... however it seems to run faster than Vista installed as the OS.

It won't hurt to try but if it keeps falling on it's backside it may be more trouble than it's worth...

Have the VirtualBox installed and will give it a try a.s.a.p.
Look for my report then.

Finally managed to install Ubuntu in VirtualBox witout problems.
Only thing left is configuration of the internet connection.
Should I need help there, I'll come back or visit an ubuntu forum.
Thanks again for all your helpful assistance.


Harry.

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