On Mon, 23 Aug 1999, you wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris Smallhorne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 1999 8:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [newbie] VMare
>
>
> > I decided to try vmware (30 day eval.), but have not been able to get it
> to work
> > at all (I am trying to use it with a pre-existing install of Win98 SE as
> the guest
> > OS). The problem that I am experiencing is that the
> > virtual machine hangs as it starts the LILO boot sequence. The only
> > thing displayed is:
> >
> > LI
> >
> > I have read everything regarding dual-boot etc at vmware's web site, but
> > to no avail. I have also tried fdisk /mbr then re-installing linux
> (something to
> > do with HDD geometry problems), but this didn't work either. I would
> really like
> > to give vmware a good workout, to see if I want to purchase it. If
> someone can
> > help it would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > FYI, the system specs are as follows:
> >
> > PIII 450 with 128Mb RAM (64Mb allocated to VM)
> > dev/hda = primary master - 8.4Gb (Windows 98 SE install)
> > dev/hdb = primary slave - 4.3 Gb (linux install)
> > dev/hdc = secondary master - 5.1 Gd (windows games, etc)
> > Creative Labs Voodoo Banshee 16Mb video card
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris.
> >
> > PS. I also get a XFree86 DGA initialization failed error message - but
> > I assume that this is because of the driver that I am using for the
> > Banshee video card.
> >
> >
> >
>
> I used the raw disk option to use my current installation of Win98 in
> VMware, but it just went to a black screen after the "boot". I don't use
> lilo, but the problems do sound similar. Everything is detected in the
> VMware BIOS, but I don't even get to the Windows splash screen. I haven't
> even tried using it in more than a month. I wouldn't mind some assistance
> in this area as well.
>
> Manny Styles
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> ---
> I hope I'm doing this posting stuff right......it's all new to me.......
Hi guys,
All I can tell you is it took the better part of my spare time last week to
get vmware installed and working. (I'm such a newbie!) Never did get Win98 to
finish loading. Error from vmware and Windows. Stuff I do not understand .
However, I did get Caldera 2.2 installed and running along with the server for
it and toolbox. It is awesome! When it's in full screen you cannot tell it is
a virtual machine. With one click, it's sent to the background and you can use
your regular desktop. Incredible! This allows me to play with my Caldera
distro without it becoming contaminated by my Mandrake install.....that's
another weird story on its own. If this WIndows problem is surmountable, it
is well worth the $99 for the software.>My nickel's worth, Tom
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