[OZAPRS] linux

[Darryl Smith]

I run the Free VMWARE server, and have it running very successfully. I have
it running on two servers, running Windows Server 2003 as the host operating
system... just because it came with the machines.

On top of that I run 2 x Windows and 2 x Linux boxes on each machine
virtually. I even run my Linux Firewall and PABX on virtual machines and
have no issues. I just use VNC or Remote Desktop to log in.

The one important thing with some VMWARE servers is using some NTP software
as the clock seems to run fast.

Darryl

-----Original Message-----
From: ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au [mailto:ozaprs-bounces at aprs.net.au] On
Behalf Of Marino
Sent: Thursday, 8 May 2008 10:58 AM
To: Australian APRS Users
Subject: Re: [OZAPRS] linux

Hi all,

What about running Linux simultaneously with Windows under Virtual PC 
2007 (or similar) to avoid the hassle of having to reboot?

I have read conflicting reports online.

Comments?

Marino

Andrew Errington wrote:
> On Thu, May 8, 2008 09:23, Ben Lindner wrote:
>   
>> OK here is a BIG question.
>>
>>
>> If someone such as myself wanted to put Linux on a computer, which one
>> would be best suited for ham radio applications and other desktop
>> functions. It would also be an advantage to have Windows on the same hard
>> drive.
>>
>> Any help appreciated.
>>     
>
> Hi,
>
> It's not such a big question.  Most distributions (distros) these days
> come packaged with everything you need for most purposes (including ham
> radio).  The best distro to use is the one that your friend uses.  That
> way, if you get into trouble you can ask them for help (no, really).
>
> The distro I chose last time I was looking around was Mepis
> <http://www.mepis.org/>, but another popular one at the moment is Ubuntu
> (or Kubuntu if you prefer KDE to Gnome, which I do).
>
> You can try Linux out by using a "Live CD".  Most distributions (including
> Mepis and Ubuntu) will allow you to boot the CD and run Linux without
> affecting your hard drive.  This means you can play around and see what's
> there (a bit slow as the CD is slower than the hard drive).  If you like
> it, press a button and it wipes the hard drive and installs itself.
>
> Here are a couple of links to Ham Radio Live CDs:
>
> http://hamspot.com/ham/Ham_Radio_LiveCD
>
> http://www.linux.com/articles/114288
>
> If you want Windows to be available too you will have to set up 'dual
> booting'.  It's not too hard, but describing it would make this email too
> long.  Look up "dual-boot Linux" on Google for plenty of detailed
> instructions.  Again, if you have a friend that's done this then do the
> same.
>
> I am sure many others can offer help and advice, but if you have any other
> questions I can help with, please ask.
>
> 73,
>
> Andrew
> ZL3AME
>
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