[lug] Linux | VMware | Xen question..

[John Hernandez]

Michael Belanger wrote:
> On Friday 03 March 2006 16:26, Ken MacFerrin wrote:
>> John Hernandez wrote:
>>> It probably won't be practical to use the SAME install of Windows as
>>> BOTH a VM (under Linux) and a native OS (via Grub).  You MAY be able to
>>> convert your existing XP Pro install into a VM, but going back and forth
>>> would likely cause all kinds of driver thrashing due to the differences
>>> in hardware representation under VMware.
> 
> Well.. It is possible to use the "Hardware Profiles" in Windows.. Name one 
> native and the other Virtual or something.  Choose which when you boot.
> 

It might be interesting to try this Hardware Profiles approach.  I also
wonder if the Windows hardware-tied license would flag you, although
that too may be remedied by phoning corporate.  If you attempt it, I'd
be interested to know how you fare.

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