Ubuntu and XP guests
Posted: 15. Sep 2008, 00:38
I'm pretty new to GNU/Linux, but I'm intrigued by the possibilities of virtual box. Currently running Ubuntu 8.04, I would like to run both XP and a testing version of Ubuntu as virtual machines (not simultaneously).
Question 1: is this hard to get going or a piece of cake (follow the wizards and done ...)?
Question 2: after I get virtual machines set up and working, if I upgrade or compile my kernel from source (using generic right now), will this break my virtual machines?
I am moving to primarily use Ubuntu, but need Windows XP for a while yet since it does a few things I must have. Hoping to run these critical apps in the virtual box so I don't have to dual boot and don't have to reboot every time I need an XP app. Is this realistic for a newbie that doesn't have days to spend in the forums trying to figure out what is going on? My general technical level is pretty good. Thanks.
Question 1: is this hard to get going or a piece of cake (follow the wizards and done ...)?
Question 2: after I get virtual machines set up and working, if I upgrade or compile my kernel from source (using generic right now), will this break my virtual machines?
I am moving to primarily use Ubuntu, but need Windows XP for a while yet since it does a few things I must have. Hoping to run these critical apps in the virtual box so I don't have to dual boot and don't have to reboot every time I need an XP app. Is this realistic for a newbie that doesn't have days to spend in the forums trying to figure out what is going on? My general technical level is pretty good. Thanks.