VM Linux Distro?

Sorry for the delay in replying guys, thanks for the help.

Got the hardware yesterday so have only just tried this, had a go with Ubuntu and VMWare server, had a few probs as it seems to be stuck in a loop, says I need to configure vmserver..so i do, says it done, then says i need to do it again :rolleyes:

Anyway, im gonna have another go tonight but other than the fact that "its windows" would there be any real downside to running XP as the host OS?

Im kind of agasint it as I like thought of it being Linux based, but how would a trimmed down/hardened XP install compare?
 
Thanks for the link mdjmcnally, just downloaded CentOS gonna give it a go.

Whats the hardware support linke in CentOS? Ubuntu spotted both my wireless and lan cards which was nice :)
 
OK ive booted into the CentOS live CD and it hasnt spotted any network devices :( not a good start compared to Ubuntu..

Is this a reflection of hardware support in the full install? Or are there more drivers included on the full 6 CDs worth?
 
Well thanks for the help :)

After all that I had another look at the add/remove programs in Ubuntu and VMServer was there! :eek: Im sure I looked to begin with and only Player was..

Anyway, using this method it was installed and running in about 5 mins lol.

Thanks again!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom