Virtual Machine Software

[compguy91]

I'm looking for a good virtual machine program for my PC. Preferrably something free. The only requirement I have is that it run under windows Vista.

Thanks

 

[compguy91]

ok nevermind guys. I found microsoft virtual PC 2007 and I'm getting it working now. Mods, you can lock this if you wish.

 

[parismouton]

MS Virtual Machine 2k7 is free.
Sys Req's @ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/virtualpc/sysreq.mspx

VMware also have a freebie somewhere on their site, not sure of sys req's though.


Goodluck,
Baa...

 

[Thelis]

What do you actually use the Virtual Machines for? I mean, I have heard of them, but what is their actual appeal?

 

[compguy91]

I put windows 98 on mine just for kicks. I'm also putting XP and I'm going to try ubuntu to see if it works. I use it just because I'm too lazy to put another partition on my hard drive and try dual booting.

 

[parismouton]

What do you actually use the Virtual Machines for? I mean, I have heard of them, but what is their actual appeal?

hope this helps....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine

 

[Raffaz]

What do you actually use the Virtual Machines for? I mean, I have heard of them, but what is their actual appeal?

I use them for test simulations etc.

 

[compguy91]

I use them for test simulations etc.

I'm doing that. I'm going to test AV software and stuff, basically do stuff that I wouldn't normally do to my OS. I might sound weird but I've always found it fun to play around with security software and see which works and what does.

 

[Raffaz]

I use it more for network simulations and stuff, but the possibilities are endless.