Re: [Hampshire] VM

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Author: Hugo Mills
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] VM

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On Wed, Aug 29, 2007 at 11:19:14AM +0100, John Taylor wrote:
> Have just downloaded VM software from repository but don't have the
> courage to actually open the can in case it does look like worms!


Which VM software? There's about half a dozen major options.

> Will it work with MS Vista?


Depends entirely on which system you're using.

> Are there likely to be any major problems?


There will almost certainly be problems of some kind.

> Will I really be able to switch (mouse click) between Kubuntu and MS?


Most of the systems out there will run the VM in a window on your desktop.

> Is it within the scope of a really golden oldie


Depending on which system you have, and what you want to do with
it, it can vary from simple to horribly complex.

Hugo.

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