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    alternative to virtual pc

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by son.of.disaster, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. son.of.disaster

    son.of.disaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    i dont have xp pro but i want to play around with ubuntu

    anyone know of any free alternatives?
     
    son.of.disaster, Jul 31, 2006
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    VMPlayer. Exactly what you want. Completely free and has an Ubuntu 5.10 'Browser Appliance' already set up for VMP ready for download as well as consumer submitted 6.06 installs. Get it at www.vmware.com.
     
    Paul, Jul 31, 2006
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    lmychajluk Notebook Evangelist

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    The free VMWare Player only allows using pre-built VM machines, you cannot create your own.
     
    lmychajluk, Aug 1, 2006
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    mosnimer, Aug 1, 2006
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