Is there any virtualization solutions which will allow me to run Linux on Windows Vista?
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virtualbox is a great virtual machine. Or try wubi for an Ubuntu inside Vista.
answered Oct 18, 2009 at 0:08
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1Wubi, however, is fairly close to running natively. Not reccomended for a first step, but a brilliant step between virtualising and full blown dual booting.– PhoshiOct 18, 2009 at 12:30
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1This month I've used virtualbox to setup a Win7 Pro, Win8 RC and CentOS virtual machines. I have had no 'hardware' issues with the VMs. It's a great bit of software and the price is definitely right. Aug 2, 2012 at 1:24
VMWARE player is a good option. search for Ubuntu VMware Player appliances...Other distros may be available too...
I would highly recommend Virtualbox. It is open source and runs much faster for single clients than more enterprise VM's like VMware
answered Oct 18, 2009 at 0:08
Consider Portable Ubuntu: easy to install/deinstall, responsive.
- coLinux (Cooperative Linux)
- Sun VirtualBox
- VMware
And if you like pain...
- Microsoft Virtual PC
(I'm not joking, running Linux on Micros~1 Virtual PC can be tricky. It's excellent for running Windows though.)
answered Oct 18, 2009 at 12:26
Virtualbox works well for me, I can't recall having any problems with it.
VMWare makes (made? it is quite a while since I used it) the host machine very slow to boot as it sets up its networking stuff. In use, however, it's fine. VMWare Player is nice and easy to use, but doesn't include a way to create / edit virtual machines. I don't like VMWare Server's web type interface.
I seem to remember that in Virtual PC only emulates a two button mouse, but I'm not sure.
