Virtual machines running their own KVM's

bill.loney · 04-30-2009, 06:23 PM

How do I make a machine that can have multiple virtual machines using their own KVM independently?

For instance, I've installed Vbox on Windos7 and installed some virtual machines. How do I operate the virtual machines keyboard and mouse without loosing control of the host machines keyboard. Can I add another keyboard and mouse to my computer so I can run something like Myth TV in another room?

knudfl · 05-01-2009, 02:31 PM

Welcome to LQ.

I guess, you can use the same solution as used in Linux,
having e.g. four Desktops and a 'Desktop selector'.

This feature is a part of all major Desktop managers for
*nix, KDE and Gnome to mention two examples.
( Try it out in one of your 'virtual Linux'.)

The Desktops without a running Vbox keep their normal
mouse and keyboard control.

Just Google .. virtual desktops xp ..
.....

MasterC · 05-01-2009, 03:08 PM

In the case of VirtualBox you install the Guest Additions and you can then move seamlessly between host and guess without "losing" your keyboard or mouse.

HTH

-Chad