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PhilC |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 19:49 |
I've found Windows runs much quicker on VBox that as the primary OS. | |
Sam |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 18:58 |
quote: I have it installed as a virtual box under Vista but I plan to use Ubuntu as my main OS if I can use all the Windows stuff I always use in a Windows box in it. | |
Rob_Quads |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 13:37 |
quote: This is only the case of the Pro and above version (the current RC is the ultimate but will time out) Note you also need the VT capable hardware to do it as well so it will not work on ll hardware. | |
Rob_Quads |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 13:36 |
quote: Strange I have Vista 64 running happily on my desktop at work under VMware along with USB interfaces | |
John |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 10:49 |
That looks like a terminal server licence problem on a server system that you would get accessing from a windows computer as well. | |
willay |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 08:42 |
thats weird Paul, I've never had that issue with rdesktop :boggle: | |
PaulW |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 08:35 |
The only issue you will have with using rdesktop from linux, is microsofts gay 30 day access license... Basically, as your not connecting from an XP Pro platform, you can only use and access a remote desktop client for 30 days which is a gay shitter... code: Just replace **terminalserver.cms.livjm.ac.uk** with the required hostname you want to connect to. Doing this, each time you connect, windows thinks your coming from a new hostname instead of the default one and so always dishes out a new license [Edited on 15-07-2009 by PaulW] | |
willay |
posted on 15th Jul 09 at 08:24 |
you running ubuntu? | |
Sam |
posted on 14th Jul 09 at 13:57 |
Thanks | |
willay |
posted on 14th Jul 09 at 12:39 |
quote: I believe there are a few alternatives, I've used RDesktop before: http://www.rdesktop.org/ | |
Dom |
posted on 14th Jul 09 at 12:26 |
quote: VMWare does offer USB support, that's how i update my iPod's firmware - XP SP3 on VMWare as well as run OSX. | |
Sam |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 12:46 |
Might buy 7 when it comes up if it's better than Vista and XP. I just like XP's smaller footprint TBH. | |
ENB |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 11:26 |
quote: +1 Also it comes with a free copy of XP...uses Microsofts VM though. It's quite cool you can legacy apps without running the virtual OS. Failing that, nothing wrong with VirtualBox, I use it all the time, great for running GNU/Linux OS' | |
Leighton |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 11:10 |
7 is great, i never used Vista but 7 is alot better than XP when you get the hang of it | |
Laney |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 10:08 |
quote: If you're only running 1 app at a time on it, 512mb should be enough shouldn't it? Could always crank it to a gig if need be I guess - I'm not sure what CS2/3 etc needs. I've used VMware in the past too, have you had a look at that? There isn't really that much difference apart from VMWare can be run as a service which may or may not be helpful. | |
willay |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 09:05 |
run VirtualBox on ubuntu to run XP if I need EPC or something, very clever stuff for free. | |
Sam |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 08:20 |
quote: Thanks mate, I'll have a look at that link now. My laptop has 2Gb RAM (sadly can't upgrade any more in it), I think that should be OK? | |
Sam |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 08:19 |
quote: Is it as fast as XP (and faster than Vista)? | |
Laney |
posted on 10th Jul 09 at 07:53 |
quote: This might be worth a read: http://appdb.winehq.org/ I can't see why a VM with a decent amount of ram would struggle with a real copy of CS3/4 though. [Edited on 10-07-2009 by Laney] | |
John |
posted on 9th Jul 09 at 23:44 |
Install 7. | |
Sam |
posted on 9th Jul 09 at 21:17 |
Pointless having a dual boot as I want to access everything at the same time. | |
Andrew |
posted on 9th Jul 09 at 20:51 |
Dual boot the laptop Sam. You can run Vista is Virtual Box but it will lag. | |
Laney |
posted on 9th Jul 09 at 20:46 |
I run it at work and at home in the same way that you do and like you say, I've never had any problems with it :) | |
Sam |
posted on 9th Jul 09 at 19:44 |
Anyone here use it? I've been trying it on and off recently and it seems pretty good, only got a WinXP and Ubuntu box going but still :thumbs: |