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    Best *free* virtual desktop for Windows 64bit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Hungry Man, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I want to be able to switch between two desktops with different windows in each one. I want to have one desktop be Ubuntu/ some other linux in a VM. I'd like it if it's light.
     
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    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    No not a virtual machine. A virtual desktop. So I can switch between Windows and Ubuntu but they'll both be full screen.
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 21, 2011
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    Not sure what you mean by virtual desktop but you specifically mentioned you wanted an OS in a VM which is what Indrek mentioned. VMWare Player and Virtualbox are both very good and can be full-screened, making your guest OS seem native.
     
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    Hungry Man, Aug 21, 2011
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    Have you tried the virtual desktop managers that came with your card like AMD HydraVision?


    Nvidia workstation cards are the Nview ... (Not for Nvidia Geforce users ... cough)
     
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    Haven't tried HydraVision.

    Thanks Chimp I'll have a look.
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 21, 2011
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    Oh you wanted the multiple desktops for 1 OS. I see. Windows does not have the by default, and I've been wanting that really badly too.
     
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    dexpot is pretty good......

    make that very good
     
    newsposter, Aug 21, 2011
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