[ale] [OT] Monster PC < $500

[Shane McKinley]

Obviously you setup ESXi and that is it, no software installation, no
kernel modulation, etc. 

I know with VMWare server there is a kernel module. If you want to
update you server, you have to reconfigure VMWare server and reload the
module.

N E ways, the point is that there is more likely to be an issue with the
'virtualized' environment with VMWare server vs ESXi. Also, ESXi is only
32MB (I think).

I don't know about ESXi, but with VMWare server it is possible to gain
access to the 'real' machine. Like I said, dunno if that is the same
case with ESXi.

Word to your mother,

Shane

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Fowler [mailto:cfowler at outpostsentinel.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:03 PM
To: ale at ale.org
Subject: Re: [ale] [OT] Monster PC < $500

Shane McKinley wrote:
> After all it only takes about 50MB of RAM (at most) to run a base 
> linux system. I am sure if you used a minimal distro you could achieve

> levels similar to ESX after running the VMware server software.....
>  
> So the only disadvantage is that it isn't turn key and maybe somewhat 
> more insecure.
What do mean by not "turn key" and "more insecure"?

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