linux in windows

a111087 · Jan 9, 2009

I have red hat fedora core 2 linux on 4 CD's. I want to run it from windows?
Is it possible? I mean, I know VMWare can do that, but it requires configuration file and doesn't Linux has to be in a life CD for VMware to work?

Sorry, really noobish about Linux right now. :eek:

Stephen · Jan 9, 2009

Just wondering, why Fedora Core 2? 10 is out...

I'm pretty sure you can install from an install cd in vmware, not just a live cd.

francis511 · Jan 9, 2009

With a few exceptions , most linux distros will install on vmware. Live or install cd shouldn`t make a big difference

Disparia · Jan 9, 2009

a111087 said:
I have red hat fedora core 2 linux on 4 CD's. I want to run it from windows?
Is it possible? I mean, I know VMWare can do that, but it requires configuration file and doesn't Linux has to be in a life CD for VMware to work?

Sorry, really noobish about Linux right now.

For virtual machine and linux noobs I suggest starting with VMware Server 1.0.8. It's the easiest to start with IMO, and suits the needs of most people.

Server comes with RPM packed VMware Tools, so there are quite a few distros that will work with minimal effort (won't have to compile from source). Tools is important if you're using a desktop/GUI, not so much if you're going command-line only.

CD, ISO, Net based install -- not a problem. Even a live cd shouldn't be a problem, though I can't say that I've done it before.

a111087 · Jan 9, 2009

I know its not the latest fedora, but this is what i need for classes
and I looked at the book and it only explains regular installation or over the network

a111087 · Jan 9, 2009

alright, it took me a while to do this, but i got to run installation from CD in VMware server
at first it was asking me pass and ID for log on, I was like wtf? what pass and ID lol

francis511 · Jan 9, 2009

a111087 said:
at first it was asking me pass and ID for log on, I was like wtf? what pass and ID lol

Changes depending which distro you`re using.

FatForester · Jan 9, 2009

If you don't like VMWare, or if something screws up, there's also VirtualBox.

a111087 · Jan 9, 2009

FatForester said:
If you don't like VMWare, or if something screws up, there's also VirtualBox.

VMWare turned blue welcome screen into just a window with ID and pass, which isn't what I particularly like

Stephen · Jan 10, 2009

It's probably the login screen

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