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Old 07-06-2009, 01:08 PM   #1
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windows in linux


we can run linux in windows using vmware.i need to know is there any software like vmvare to run windows in linux os?
 
Old 07-06-2009, 01:10 PM   #2
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Old 07-06-2009, 01:12 PM   #3
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i need tp run windows on linux platform?
i think virtual box doing opposite?
 
Old 07-06-2009, 01:14 PM   #4
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You can use it either way: Windows on Linux or Linux on Windows.
 
Old 07-06-2009, 11:22 PM   #5
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i need tp run windows on linux platform?
i think virtual box doing opposite?
STFI! Google is your friend. Did you even look for VirtualBox? http://www.virtualbox.org/
 
Old 07-06-2009, 11:32 PM   #6
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vmware, virtualbox, qemu, kvm and many others. I have to agree with catkin, google can be your best friend.
 
Old 07-09-2009, 08:00 AM   #7
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I use VirtualBox , its pretty good and fast.
VirtualBox versions are there for linux and windows

Try Virtual Box .
 
Old 07-09-2009, 08:28 AM   #8
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If you do decide to try VirtualBox, "Guest Additions" are essential for sweet interoperability and the PUEL version has more functionality.
 
  


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