[dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007

No, a VBox is not another application, nor is it an emulator.  

It is a "virtual" computer. When you create a new  virtual machine, it is just like a newly 
bought computer without an operating system.  Do you have the instal disk for your legit OS?  
If so, use that to create one VM.  Once you have done a basic instal of an OS once, you can 
clone that machine as many times as you want.

If you want to check out Ubuntu,  create a new VM and instal Ubuntu on it :-)

-- 
Stuart 



On 18 Mar 2010 at 23:39, Max Wanadoo wrote:

> 
> Hmmphh. Not what I was hoping to hear.
> 
> If I have a  legit OS on this machine why can I not  run an  application on
> it?
> That is all a Vbox is is another application. I don't need another  OS if I
> want to run an emulator or similar..  I can download tons of emulators and
> play DOS/windows games/etc, etc as  much  as  I want without having to
> install another OS
> 
> Just another way  to coin the money...I detect  Ubunto coming my way...and
> bye bye MS.
> 
> Thanks anyway for replying Stuart.
> 
> Max
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart McLachlan
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:06 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007
> 
> You will need an installation disk for whatever OS you want to put on a
> virtual machine. 
> 
> --
> Stuart
> 
> On 18 Mar 2010 at 21:03, Max Wanadoo wrote:
> 
> > Ha.
> > I was confusing myself there Jim. 
> > I have now installed the Sun virtual box but it didn't take the OS 
> > from my pre-installed software.
> > Surely I don't have to go buy another version of my OS  when I have 
> > aleady paid for this one?
> > 
> > Any thoughts>
> > 
> > Max
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim 
> > Lawrence
> > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:50 PM
> > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007
> > 
> > I suppose you have a Terabyte drive(s) or larger... I would suggest 
> > you assemble more computers as one major screw up on any OS would mean 
> > total disaster. I have 5 servers and a bunch of PCs and building a 
> > reliable redundant system was (still is) a real challenge.
> > 
> > Virtual PC/Servers are a good alternative as the virtuals can be moved 
> > around...but they are slower than dedicated systems.
> > 
> > Jim
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max 
> > Wanadoo
> > Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 11:00 AM
> > To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> > Subject: [dba-Tech] Virtual PC 2007
> > 
> > I am just on the point of installing this on my Win 7 PC but thought 
> > it prudent to see if you guys have any thoughts one way or the other.
> > 
> > It says "multiple OS" and come pre-figures with XP.
> > 
> > So, presumably I can use the XP one AND install another for Vista and 
> > another for Win 7 and another for O2k3 and another for O2k7 etc
> > 
> > Am I reading this right or is there a catch?
> > 
> > ALL thoughs most appreciated.
> > 
> > Max
> > 
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