Re: Triple booting with XP x64, Fedora x64, and Ubuntu x64.

["Robert G. (Doc) Savage" <dsavage@peaknet.net>]

On Thu, 2009-01-08 at 20:19 -0800, Roger Hill wrote:
> This is just a thought, but why don't you just try setting up a VMware server ? 
> 
> I run all of those OS'es (and more) at the same time on a 64 bit dual core AMD Athlon box with 3 large hard drives in it, and about 3 GB of RAM. 
> 
> You have the option with virtualization to add more disks, memory, cpu's, take snapshots of your servers, etc. 
> 
> The "VMware Server", and now the "VMware ESXi Server" and  is free to download when you register at their site, you get the full version of their software. 
> 
> Just my $ 0.02 cents ... :-P 

Actually VMware Server may not be a very good solution if Wolfgang wants
to run applications that need to interact with local hardware like
CD/DVD drives, USB devices, floppy disks, and so on. Only one guest can
use such a peripheral at any time.

VMware Server is optimized to host virtual servers. It can be a
disappointment if you want to run guest OSs as though they were a
collection of PCs equipped with typical peripherals. If the tasks the
guest OSs do are strictly limited to service responses and protocol
dialogs, VMware server could be a good choice. Just be aware of its
limitations.

On the other hand, VMware Workstation (not free) might do a better job.

--Doc


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