RE: [tlug] xen and windows: Vista Forbidden (Almost, Not quite)

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: tlug-bounces@example.com [mailto:tlug-bounces@example.com Behalf Of
> Keith Bawden
> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 2:06 PM
> To: Tokyo Linux Users Group
> Subject: Re: [tlug] xen and windows: Vista Forbidden (Almost, 
> Not quite)
> 
> 
> > This is only partly true.  The license for Windows Vista Home Basic
> > forbids virtualization (That is the least expensive version).
> >
> > EVERY other variant allows for it.
> 
> And which variant is likely to come bundled with the box that Darren
> is thinking of buying I wonder?
> 
> BTW, Darren you can run various versions of IE on Linux using wine.
> This way you can do very quick compatibility testing and then boot
> into your VM to do more strenuous testing later on.
> 
> Regards, Keith
> 

That depends on where he gets the computer.
That wasn't the question though.  It was stated in
a fairly final manner that Windows Vista didn't allow
for virtualization.  Odds are, that for a clean and stable
setup, that will be easily maintainable, he will need to
have a copy of the Vista CD/DVD on hand anyway.  In order
to do that, he will have to purchase a copy.  Windows
OEM installs don't often come with CD's any more. :(

If that ends up being the case, then he needs to know
which version NOT to get.

Not trying to seem offensive.  Just can't think of a
better way to word things.  :P Been dealing with FUD
mongers in another forum, and it has me a bit agitated
at the moment. hehehe. :)

--- 
Ken