[ale] VM ?

[Brian Pitts]

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts wrote:
> On Monday 26 February 2007 10:14:30 pm Dow_Hurst wrote:
> > You can download the VMware server and try it out.   It is fast and 
> robust
> > for a WindowXP in a window. Dow
>
> I guess I'm to the point of XP installation, but I'm curious about how 
> you do
> that. Since I already have a license for XP ( dual-boot) do I need 
> another
> fresh copy to install, or can I use the same license, since both won't be
> running at the same time..
It will install, but might refuse to activate afterwards. You can always 
call Microsoft and get a new key. BTW, here's info from someone who did 
a physical-to-VM migration. 
http://macrolinz.com/macrolinz/index.php/2006/01/09/physcial-to-virtual/ 
The comments might be the most useful to you.


-Brian