Questions tagged [virtual-machine]
A virtual machine is an emulation of a guest operating system, running on virtualized hardware within a host operating system.
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Should I port my Ubuntu VM to Virtual Box?
I've been spending a fair bit of time in a Linux VM, today I decided to try and get Docky to work, but it needs desktop effects.
To cut a long story short, the only VM solution that offers desktop ...
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Pitfalls of Windows XP Virtual Machines
What problems have you faced when registering and activating Windows XP under VirtualBox or similar?
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Which Windows XP hosted virtual machine can I use for OS X guests?
I´m a java developer and my current notebook runs WinXP. I want to buy a MacBook, maybe an AirBook. But before i buy a expensive machine, I need to know if all my needs (both professional and personal)...
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What's a good free defragmenting tool for a VM? [closed]
I have a Windows XP VirtualPC machine with a virtual hard disk. It's a dynamic disk, which means it expands as needed.
Right now it's about 13.8GB, mostly because I've done a bunch of stuff to it.
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How do I get the maximum resolution on Ubuntu in Microsoft Virtual PC?
I've spent way too much time on this than I care to admit; I'm new in the Linux world, and I installed Ubuntu 9.04 on a new virtual machine. My problem is getting the screen resolution I would like - ...
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Good Free Ubuntu Server VMWare Image Needed
Can anyone recommend a good, free Ubuntu Server VMWare Image (or Virtual Appliance, as they call them)? I have looked on the VMWare VAM and there are literally hundreds to choose from.
I am looking ...
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Why do I need Windows XP mode in Windows 7?
Tomorrow on 15th of July Microsoft is staring pre-order of Windows 7. I compared the three editions ("Which one is right for you?") for me.
The main difference is "Windows XP Mode" in Professional and ...
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