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Using Virtual Mashine on Ubuntu

Asked by Ruslan

I want to install Vista on a virtual mashine on Ubuntu. What is better o use Virtual Box or VMWare Server, and how much
will be loss a productivity of Vista (when playing games on it such as Crisys) when using it(Vista) this way if a computer has enought
powerfull hardware?

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Bhavani Shankar (bhavi) said : 		#1

Hello

These links can help you out:

http://jhcore.com/2007/03/25/vista-on-ubuntu-using-virtualbox/

http://maketecheasier.com/how-to-install-windows-vista-in-ubuntu-gutsy-using-vmware/2007/11/29

Both will be the same because they are both good VM software

HTH

BS

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Gábor Náray (xlii) said : 		#2

You will need to use VMWare Workstation - and now Fusion -, as VMWare Server only gives you an emulated videocard interface.

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Gábor Náray (xlii) said : 		#3

As I know, all free VM uses emulated video card.

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Jayson Rowe (jayson.rowe) said : 		#4

None of the current Virtualization solutions would be able to play a 3D game - especially a demanding game like Crysis. Even the VMware Workstation 6.5 Beta which now offers 3-D acceleration isn't enough to handle 3-D gaming.

I suggest you check out WINE and or Transgamings Cedega which will allow you to install your Windows Games directly on your Linux OS.

Check out http://winehq.org and search for your games to see if they are playable.

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