[Wylug-discuss] Running Windows with VirtualBox

Smylers Smylers at stripey.com
Sat Feb 4 09:02:53 UTC 2012


Gary Stainburn writes:

> On Friday 03 February 2012 17:05:17 Smylers wrote:
> 
> > Following suggestions I'm going to go with a dual boot set-up
> > initially, cos that seems like the least hassle that avoids
> > clobbering Windows -- thereby leaving the option open for later
> > trying VMWare Converter on it.
> 
> Going down this route you could of course try both options. Reduce the
> footprint and install dual boot. Then try the vmware Converter + VB or
> whatever after you've installed your Linux.

Yes, that's what I meant. Sorry if that was unclear.

> If it does work, I'd be interested in your level of success and what
> is involved as I may try it myself if you do.

Similarly, if you get to it first, do let me know ...

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