[LBo] Virtualization

[Sam Morgan]

Rafi Gabzu wrote:
> Hi,
> Just for curiosity , isn't there a license problem when working with
> virtualization and the  the guest is Windows for example ?
> Does the virtualization package install the guest OS or it is done
> iindependently  ?
> What package is recomanded for Debian ?
>
As I posted in an earlier email
http://www.channelweb.com/sections/allnews/article.jhtml?articleId=197003013&cid=ChannelWebNews

More information about the Vista EULA.
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So IMO, I would say that any Windows install on a virtual machine falls under 
their EULA. That said, for testing purposes, I do believe XP can be installed 
for, I forget, some number of days before you are required to remove it or 
verify your license for the product. If I read the above channelweb article 
correctly, all this is ended if you are refering to Windows Vista.

I'm sure someone on the list may be able to give you a more detailed answer.

As to the preferred virtualiazation package for any distro, I would suggest 
VMWare's software. Either their player or server, both are now free, as in free 
beer. There are other OSS offerings for virtualization, but (not having tried 
them) by reading comments, they are at different stages of development, 
depending on who you read.
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