According to Microsoft this is still two machines requiring two licenses. Microsoft makes no distinction between physical and virtual machines.
-----Original Message----- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] virtual machine Along the lines of that, if I just wanted a clean, test instance of my current operating system - does it count as a licence issue if I install it on a virtual machine that runs within my normally used instance of the same licenced installation? In other words, while I would be making use of 2 copies of the same licence, it would however be on the same physical machine. Suppose it might actually cause validation issues if they were both online at the same time as well. Not too important/relevant as such, but just wondering. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Ventura" <frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] virtual machine >A virtual machine is just that another machine. You will need to buy an > unused copy of the retail version of XP (try EBay) and install it into > a newly created virtual machine. > Frank Ventura > > > -----Original Message----- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kevin > Andrews > Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:42 PM > To: blind-computing > Subject: [Blind-Computing] virtual machine > > Hi, > > I was wondering if it would be possible to obtain a Windows XP virtual > machine. I already have VMware player installed. I did some browsing on > the Internet, but it looks like I need to insert my Windows XP cd, which > I don't have Windows xp. Isn't the purpose of a vm is so you can run it > without a cd? > > If anyone could direct to any links on the WEB where I may be able to > download a virtual machine, either Windows XP home or pro, that would be > much appreciated. > > Thank you. > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2696 - Release Date: 02/20/10 > 07:34:00 > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 4883 (20100220) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4883 (20100220) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2699 - Release Date: 02/20/10 07:34:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
