[lug] Linux | VMware | Xen question..

[Ken MacFerrin]

John Hernandez wrote:
> 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.
> 

Now this sounds just interesting enough to try.  I have a feeling that 
something in Windows will freak out and make it a PITA but it's worth a 
shot to only have to maintain one Windows install..

Thanks,
Ken