Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine

Diceman · 02-02-2007, 09:08 PM

Hey all;

So the title describes pretty concisely what I want to do. I don't know where to get started. I know there's a lot of pros in here, so let's get right to the part where I profit from all your knowledge!

Dice.

Trooper · 02-02-2007, 10:12 PM

no need for a virtual machine. you can download a live cd version of it. Burn that image to a disk and pop it in your drive. Boot to teh CD and it runs like a normal linux would, wont mess anything up or change your xp stuff.

http://www.ubuntu.com/access/livecd?...%29%7C%28cd%29

its also the same download as if you where gonna install it right away off the disk

icky · 02-03-2007, 12:28 AM

He wants to run it in a virtual machine though. A LiveCD isn't the same.

Diceman · 02-03-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icky

He wants to run it in a virtual machine though. A LiveCD isn't the same.

Icky's right. I was hoping for a virtual machine setup - that said, a LiveCD will be a good place to start. I'll have a look at the web page and see what can be engineered. Thanks for the feedback.

Anyone else who knows of a good, free VM program, let me know. Thanks.

Trooper · 02-03-2007, 08:06 AM

I believe MS made their VM machine free a few years ago.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir...loads/sp1.mspx

really easy to setup and run

Diceman · 02-03-2007, 10:52 AM

Brilliant - that's exactly what I wanted. Thanks Trooper!

icky · 02-03-2007, 10:55 AM

I believe VMWare is also free. The cost is if you want to use it for image mastering, but if you just want a VM, you are all set. And I am pretty sure I have booted a LiveCD inside a VMWare session, so that would be a damn quick way of achieving what you want.

**Apophis** · 02-03-2007, 11:05 AM

Runs fine under the free VMWare Server platform on my laptop with no issues at all.

Diceman · 02-03-2007, 11:11 AM

Excellent. Thanks for the tips, guys. Microsoft's VM worked great. I'll try VMWare out later today hopefully.

**Apophis** · 02-03-2007, 11:54 AM

I prefer VMWare to Microsoft's solution any day. It seems to be far more versatile, stable, and performs better.

Just my own $0.02.

Trooper · 02-03-2007, 01:01 PM

dice with all this talk of linux i might have to have some fun later.

icky · 02-03-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trooper[SNPR]

dice with all this talk of linux i might have to have some fun later.

I tried that line on my wife once and it was fruitless.

02-02-2007, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Diceman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yellowknife, NT Age: 30 Posts: 986	Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine Hey all; So the title describes pretty concisely what I want to do. I don't know where to get started. I know there's a lot of pros in here, so let's get right to the part where I profit from all your knowledge! Dice. __________________ [drill][medic][conduct][tg-c1][tpf-c1] [ma-c2][taw-c1] Principles of good Sandbox Etiquette: Assume good faith - Be polite, please! - Work toward agreement. - Argue facts, not personalities. - Concede a point when you have no response to it, or admit when you disagree based on intuition or taste. - Be civil. - Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so. - Forgive and forget. - Recognize your own biases and keep them in check. - Give praise when due. Treat others as you would have them treat you

02-02-2007, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,626	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine no need for a virtual machine. you can download a live cd version of it. Burn that image to a disk and pop it in your drive. Boot to teh CD and it runs like a normal linux would, wont mess anything up or change your xp stuff. http://www.ubuntu.com/access/livecd?...%29%7C%28cd%29 its also the same download as if you where gonna install it right away off the disk __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

02-03-2007, 12:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
icky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 6,154	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine He wants to run it in a virtual machine though. A LiveCD isn't the same. __________________ Peace through fear... since 1947!

02-03-2007, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,626	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine I believe MS made their VM machine free a few years ago. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir...loads/sp1.mspx really easy to setup and run __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

02-03-2007, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Diceman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yellowknife, NT Age: 30 Posts: 986	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine Brilliant - that's exactly what I wanted. Thanks Trooper! __________________ [drill][medic][conduct][tg-c1][tpf-c1] [ma-c2][taw-c1] Principles of good Sandbox Etiquette: Assume good faith - Be polite, please! - Work toward agreement. - Argue facts, not personalities. - Concede a point when you have no response to it, or admit when you disagree based on intuition or taste. - Be civil. - Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so. - Forgive and forget. - Recognize your own biases and keep them in check. - Give praise when due. Treat others as you would have them treat you

02-03-2007, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
icky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 6,154	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine I believe VMWare is also free. The cost is if you want to use it for image mastering, but if you just want a VM, you are all set. And I am pretty sure I have booted a LiveCD inside a VMWare session, so that would be a damn quick way of achieving what you want. __________________ Peace through fear... since 1947!

02-03-2007, 11:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,917	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine Runs fine under the free VMWare Server platform on my laptop with no issues at all. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

02-03-2007, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Diceman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yellowknife, NT Age: 30 Posts: 986	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine Excellent. Thanks for the tips, guys. Microsoft's VM worked great. I'll try VMWare out later today hopefully. __________________ [drill][medic][conduct][tg-c1][tpf-c1] [ma-c2][taw-c1] Principles of good Sandbox Etiquette: Assume good faith - Be polite, please! - Work toward agreement. - Argue facts, not personalities. - Concede a point when you have no response to it, or admit when you disagree based on intuition or taste. - Be civil. - Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so. - Forgive and forget. - Recognize your own biases and keep them in check. - Give praise when due. Treat others as you would have them treat you

02-03-2007, 11:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,917	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine I prefer VMWare to Microsoft's solution any day. It seems to be far more versatile, stable, and performs better. Just my own $0.02. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

02-03-2007, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,626	Re: Run Ubuntu in a virtual machine dice with all this talk of linux i might have to have some fun later. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

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