I know that nobody can see into the future but I have a question...
If I set up a virtual machine using the current software, then don't touch it for 10-20 years, will I have trouble running that virtual machine on the current systems?
Future compatibility
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andyp73
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Re: Future compatibility
Just had a feeling of deja vu as there is a similar (albeit slightly different) discussion going on here.
The likelihood of a physical host machine from 2018 booting reliably in 2038? Slim unless exceptionally good care is taken of it!
Chances of 2038 hardware running VirtualBox and a 2018 virtual machine? None (probably).
-Andy.
The likelihood of a physical host machine from 2018 booting reliably in 2038? Slim unless exceptionally good care is taken of it!
Chances of 2038 hardware running VirtualBox and a 2018 virtual machine? None (probably).
-Andy.
My crystal ball is currently broken. If you want assistance you are going to have to give me all of the necessary information.
Please don't ask me to do your homework for you, I have more than enough of my own things to do.
Please don't ask me to do your homework for you, I have more than enough of my own things to do.
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mpack
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Re: Future compatibility
Yup. I can't believe these are separate discussions. Locking this one.