Running Linux In Windows - Comments Page 2

Oh, forgot to mention VirtualBox, http://www.virtualbox.org/
I've got it set up in Linux Mint, running Win 98Se, Win XP, and Sabayon, and have also seen Vista running on it. There's no reason why it can't be set up in Windows to run Linux. Not only is it a fully featured vitualization product, but it's also open source, and free, as in free beer. (NB: As an aside, regarding Linux Mint and Sabayon, I think technically it's illegal for people to use those in the States. Pity.)

Hi Bob:

I have been using Xandros Home Desktop 4.0 for about a year with excellent results. This Debian based distribution has completely automated the installation process on a Windows machine to create a dual-boot setup. The paid version comes with built-in virus, firewall and malware protection as well as CodeWeavers CrossOver Office to run popular Windows programs directly under Xandros.

Hi dear Bob! Can I have you tutorial on Linux. I'm new in this environment, and as the introduction settle, it is a good tutorial for newers like me.

EDITOR'S NOTE: See http://www.lowfatlinux.com

thanks it could not easier to do.

I recently discovered VirtualBox by Sun Microsystems (free download!) and took Linux plunge. I've always been curious about the OS, however I was a little reluctant about installing it on my Mac. Partitioning confused me, and the LiveCD version of Ubuntu 8.04 was just too slow. So yesterday (while snowed in) I tinkered around with VirtualBox(VB) and I'm delighted to say that its installation was a snap. I was quickly guided through a Virtual Machine (VM) set-up and then installed Ubuntu 8.04 on it. The manual for VB is well laid out and answered most of my questions about the set-up. The sweet thing about using VB is that you don't have to re-boot your computer each time you want to use a particular OS. I'm quite proud of myself and I'm looking forward to exploring Linux. I feel like such a geek ;).

PS...If you intend on trying what I did make sure you install "Guest Additions" on your "guest" OS (ie. the one running on your VM). Otherwise you'll be limited to using the guest OS in a windowed vice full-screen mode.