Re: Re: replacing win98
I would go with the express and it's based on 2.0; so I was wondering what was needed and how to apply it. TIA Bruce Marshall wrote: On Sunday 18 November 2001 22:22 pm, Susan Macchia wrote: I am still evaluating VMware 3.0, but want to probably go with express. Since I am running 2.4.10 kernel (SuSE 7.3), what kind of work around might I have to do? I'd like to know before I fork up the dough. No workaround should be needed for any version of VMWare at the 3.x level. The work around mentioned was for people running 2.0.x versions of VMware when they wanted to run 2.4.7 or greater kernels. A small piece of new source was needed and it was readily available. I still have it but you shouldn't need it. I'm running vanilla 2.4.14 with 3.0 workstation and it installs just fine. = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
[ snips ]On Sun, 18 Nov 2001 19:13:07 -0800 (PST) Susan Macchia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith Antione wrote: On Monday 19 November 2001 02:54, Susan Macchia enunciated: I was running the full version (evaulation copy) and used the wizard to create the vm. I still haven't decided whether to fork up the $ for the full version or to go with the express, since I may not need win2k. But I do think that I am going to give up on Win4Lin... I'd really like to keep win2k because I need to use Word for the occasions when my boss ships me an Office2k .doc file that I need to read or update (like our software project plan). Just my $.02. YMMV. If all you need Windoze for is the occasional document or unsupported feature, just keep a dual boot environment (as I do) and also get up to speed with OpenOffice 638C (as I do) (or the equivalent Beta StarOffice release). Many Office documents can be read and exported by OO now, although there's not always an exact equivalence for fonts. OO/Star is bit slow to startup, but it's getting much better with each release. It's a lot simpler than monkying around with Windows emulators. -- Collins Richey Denver Area gentoo_rc6 xfce+sylpheed ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Re: replacing win98
On Monday 19 November 2001 7:10 am, Susan Macchia wrote: I would go with the express and it's based on 2.0; so I was wondering what was needed and how to apply it. TIA All you have to do is replace a file with a newer one. After that, the vmware-config.pl operates just the same. If you need the file, let me know. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 11/19/01 09:00 + ++ Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. --Lily Tomlin ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
I had a dual boot when I first started using Linux (COL2.4) way back. *HATED* having to reboot. To me, one of the most important features is a stable OS that doesn't have to be rebooted several times a day. And as a unix developer from way back, I truly dislike windows and LOVE having the familiar OS and tools at my fingertips; I can transfer knowledge from 15+ years easily. I can always figure out what is going on and can build any kind of product I want. Plus the loads of open source goodies out there... well preaching to the quire :-) As far as word processing/office stuff is concerned, Star/Open Office is completely adequate for 99% of my needs. I only use windows for Quicken, Daytimer Addressbook, and occasional printing of photos (the tool is nice - can place photo wherever I want on page *easily*). So - since I use linux for everything else, I DO NOT want to reboot and have been using Win4Lin until my switch to SuSE (netraverse doesn't have a 7.3 enabled kernel). This prompted me to try VMware - hence this discussion. At some point over the next year or so, I want to be completely windoze free... OT Just tried the latest Quicken 2002 and dislike it - so I may shift everything to either GNUcash or Moneydance (+ spreadsheet for budget) since I only do home finances w/ it. My only issue is finding the time to make the shift. /OT [snip] I'd really like to keep win2k because I need to use Word for the occasions when my boss ships me an Office2k .doc file that I need to read or update (like our software project plan). Just my $.02. YMMV. If all you need Windoze for is the occasional document or unsupported feature, just keep a dual boot environment (as I do) and also get up to speed with OpenOffice 638C (as I do) (or the equivalent Beta StarOffice release). Many Office documents can be read and exported by OO now, although there's not always an exact equivalence for fonts. OO/Star is bit slow to startup, but it's getting much better with each release. It's a lot simpler than monkying around with Windows emulators. = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
Take a look at Kapital by theKompany. There should be a demo rpm on their ftp site to look at. It's very similar to Quicken. I currently use Moneydance, but will probably be transfering to Kapital soon. It's cheaper than Moneydance, and looks nicer. Jim On Monday, November 19, 2001 9:33, Susan Macchia wrote: snip OT Just tried the latest Quicken 2002 and dislike it - so I may shift everything to either GNUcash or Moneydance (+ spreadsheet for budget) since I only do home finances w/ it. My only issue is finding the time to make the shift. /OT [snip] _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 11:42am up 20:46, 2 users, load average: 0.26, 0.14, 0.06 Running Caldera W3.1 - Linux - because life is too short for reboots... _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
Thanks - I'll check it out. Take a look at Kapital by theKompany. There should be a demo rpm on their ftp site to look at. It's very similar to Quicken. I currently use Moneydance, but will probably be transfering to Kapital soon. It's cheaper than Moneydance, and looks nicer. Jim On Monday, November 19, 2001 9:33, Susan Macchia wrote: snip OT Just tried the latest Quicken 2002 and dislike it - so I may shift everything to either GNUcash or Moneydance (+ spreadsheet for budget) since I only do home finances w/ it. My only issue is finding the time to make the shift. /OT [snip] = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
If you need any help finding/installing it, let me know. I just did this and it's a little tricky. Ok, here's a quick SxS. - Download korelib tarball and kapital rpm for distro. - Untar korelib, ./configure, make, make install - Edit /etc/ld.so.conf. Add line: /usr/local/lib. Run ldconfig as root. - rpm -ivh --prefix=/opt/kde2 kapital-demo???.rpm Notes: You can change the --prefix to where ever kde is installed. The initial screens are covered up by the annoying Kapital splash screen. This can be remedied by moving/resizing the screen out of the splash screen's way. This is a very dumbed down demo. Some features will just send you to the Kapital web site when clicked on, but you can get the feel of how it will work. Jim On Monday, November 19, 2001 2:58, Susan Macchia wrote: Thanks - I'll check it out. Take a look at Kapital by theKompany. There should be a demo rpm on their ftp site to look at. It's very similar to Quicken. I currently use Moneydance, but will probably be transfering to Kapital soon. It's cheaper than Moneydance, and looks nicer. Jim On Monday, November 19, 2001 9:33, Susan Macchia wrote: snip OT Just tried the latest Quicken 2002 and dislike it - so I may shift everything to either GNUcash or Moneydance (+ spreadsheet for budget) since I only do home finances w/ it. My only issue is finding the time to make the shift. /OT [snip] = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users -- 3:42pm up 1 day, 46 min, 3 users, load average: 0.30, 0.45, 0.46 Running Caldera W3.1 - Linux - because life is too short for reboots... _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
Regarding your writer (and mine). I went to the vmware website and found that they don't support burners, but treat them as readers only. I can see both my reader (/dev/hdc) and my writer (/dev/ttyS0). The writer is scsi emulated, but both are really ide. OOPS neant that the write is /dev/sr0 not ttyS0. Sorry for the typo! = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Monday 19 November 2001 02:54, Susan Macchia enunciated: I was running the full version (evaulation copy) and used the wizard to create the vm. 4G disk (which I could change, but left it). The nice part about it is that although you created a 4gig file its only takes on the size of the loaded files, elastic partitioning g. Yes I left it at 4gig too as I am almost at the stage whereby I seldom use it. Know of any good linux rippers (mpeg) and anything to take the place of FlaskMpeg ? Regarding the com ports, I find that have to uninstall/re-install them after powering them down. Wierd. I can live w/ it for a while since I don't use it to sync my palm or download from my camera very often. At some point I will have to figure out what the issue is and determine if its a bug or what. Now thats is wierd, as I am on cable it sees out on the net and also ses the local files on linux on boot. I used to use it with early version 2.0 with a modem, it was fine. Regarding your writer (and mine). I went to the vmware website and found that they don't support burners, but treat them as readers only. I can see both my reader (/dev/hdc) and my writer (/dev/ttyS0). The writer is scsi emulated, but both are really ide. Well thyey are really Atapi-Scsi to start off with not really ide, however I thought that , that would be the case. I can burn on Suse but I do like Nero and burning VCD's is in its infancy with linux but doable (all command line) I still haven't decided whether to fork up the $ for the full version or to go with the express, since I may not need win2k. But I do think that I am going to give up on Win4Lin... Did you miss out on the $89.00 special offer some months ago; yes I agree on win4lin, its to messy and no where as professional to vmware. BTW did you donload the full manual in pdf format ? quite extensive.. -- Keith Antoine aka 'skippy' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia PH:61733002161 Retired Geriatric, Sometime Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Monday 19 November 2001 03:07, Susan Macchia enunciated: Regarding your writer (and mine). I went to the vmware website and found that they don't support burners, but treat them as readers only. I can see both my reader (/dev/hdc) and my writer (/dev/ttyS0). The writer is scsi emulated, but both are really ide. OOPS neant that the write is /dev/sr0 not ttyS0. Sorry for the typo! Noticed it but as a matter of Gallantry, ignored it. Typical Oz bloke, took a leaf out of Kurt's bookgrin -- Keith Antoine aka 'skippy' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia PH:61733002161 Retired Geriatric, Sometime Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
Keith Antione wrote: On Monday 19 November 2001 02:54, Susan Macchia enunciated: I was running the full version (evaulation copy) and used the wizard to create the vm. 4G disk (which I could change, but left it). The nice part about it is that although you created a 4gig file its only takes on the size of the loaded files, elastic partitioning g. Yes I left it at 4gig too as I am almost at the stage whereby I seldom use it. Know of any good linux rippers (mpeg) and anything to take the place of FlaskMpeg ? Nope - haven't fooled around with mpeg files yet. Regarding the com ports, I find that have to uninstall/re-install them after powering them down. Wierd. I can live w/ it for a while since I don't use it to sync my palm or download from my camera very often. At some point I will have to figure out what the issue is and determine if its a bug or what. Now thats is wierd, as I am on cable it sees out on the net and also ses the local files on linux on boot. I used to use it with early version 2.0 with a modem, it was fine. Well, I have a cable modem, but use the serial port to sync my palm and for my camera. On windows, only use it for the palm when I need to update the Daytimer addressbook. I checked permissions on /dev/ttyS0 and they were ok. So at some point I'll have to figure out whats happenin' here. Regarding your writer (and mine). I went to the vmware website and found that they don't support burners, but treat them as readers only. I can see both my reader (/dev/hdc) and my writer (/dev/ttyS0). The writer is scsi emulated, but both are really ide. Well thyey are really Atapi-Scsi to start off with not really ide, however I thought that , that would be the case. I can burn on Suse but I do like Nero and burning VCD's is in its infancy with linux but doable (all command line) I still haven't decided whether to fork up the $ for the full version or to go with the express, since I may not need win2k. But I do think that I am going to give up on Win4Lin... Did you miss out on the $89.00 special offer some months ago; yes I agree on win4lin, its to messy and no where as professional to vmware. BTW did you donload the full manual in pdf format ? quite extensive.. Bummer, I missed it. I was running RH 7.0 with win4lin so didn't need to try anything else until my switch to SuSE. Don't think I'll go back though. It would be nice if they had a single user single instance license of 3.0 like the 2.0 express. I'd really like to keep win2k because I need to use Word for the occasions when my boss ships me an Office2k .doc file that I need to read or update (like our software project plan). = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
RE: Re: replacing win98
I am still evaluating VMware 3.0, but want to probably go with express. Since I am running 2.4.10 kernel (SuSE 7.3), what kind of work around might I have to do? I'd like to know before I fork up the dough. TIA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have given up on wn4lin as a longtime loyal user and have gone with VMware Express. Netraverse seemed to have gone after RH and MDK and as for SuSE, they always seem to lag behind. They even seem to stay more current for TurboLinux. I went with SuSE after COL 2.4, even though I looked @ RH7.1, MDK8 and MDK8.1 beta, SuSE seemed easier to transition to as a somewhat newbie. I have VMware express running with 96MB on a 126 MB laptop and 160 MB on a 256 MB desktop. N problems, although you will need to do a work around for any kernel 2.4.7-4GB, BUT, you do not have to recompile your kernel to use it. Best Regards, Keith B. = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Sunday 18 November 2001 22:13 pm, Susan Macchia wrote: Did you miss out on the $89.00 special offer some months ago; yes I agree on win4lin, its to messy and no where as professional to vmware. BTW did you donload the full manual in pdf format ? quite extensive.. Bummer, I missed it. I was running RH 7.0 with win4lin so didn't need to try anything else until my switch to SuSE. Don't think I'll go back though. It would be nice if they had a single user single instance license of 3.0 like the 2.0 express. I'd really like to keep win2k because I need to use Word for the occasions when my boss ships me an Office2k .doc file that I need to read or update (like our software project plan). Not sure what the reference to the $89 deal is the only $89 I am aware of is the $89 I spent to upgrade from VMWare 2.0.4 workstation to 3.0 Workstation. I think that offer is still on but since you don't own a copy of workstation.. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 11/18/01 22:28 + ++ Never allow a repair to interfere with preventive maintenance. ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: Re: replacing win98
On Sunday 18 November 2001 22:22 pm, Susan Macchia wrote: I am still evaluating VMware 3.0, but want to probably go with express. Since I am running 2.4.10 kernel (SuSE 7.3), what kind of work around might I have to do? I'd like to know before I fork up the dough. No workaround should be needed for any version of VMWare at the 3.x level. The work around mentioned was for people running 2.0.x versions of VMware when they wanted to run 2.4.7 or greater kernels. A small piece of new source was needed and it was readily available. I still have it but you shouldn't need it. I'm running vanilla 2.4.14 with 3.0 workstation and it installs just fine. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 11/18/01 22:29 + ++ Welcome to the Microsoft tour. Please don't feed the lawyers. ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
Hi Keith, I do have a 2nd cd writer which VMware fails to see on initial installation. I set it up as a scsi cdrom device and I can read from it, but have yet not tried to write to it. Since I use gcombust, etc, it is a lower priority for me and I haven't searched the website or asked them about support for it. Also, I get no sound. But I really don't need it for those things yet. I want to set up a win98 version for my son to use his educational software with, and that will need sound. I'll let you know when I get to that point. I also have problems with /dev/lp0, so for now I am using Samba to print, but I eventually want to understand why it can't connect to that port. Again, even with these limitations, the fact that it runs without booting into a specialized kernel is a plus to me. Not that I have time to roll my own, but I want to be able to play without having to worry that I can't run my critical window's apps. Hope this helps Keith Antoine wrote: On Saturday 17 November 2001 03:20, Susan Macchia enunciated: I would highly recommend VMware. I just installed SuSE 7.3 (really slick by the way - I am real happy w/ it) and am evaluating VMware 3.0. I have found that it is a really slick product; easy to configure and set up. Its performance is pretty good (its running on a pentium II 400 mhz with 384MB of RAM). Installation of the OS and any optional software is kind of slow, but other than that it is like a real small machine on the desktop. I've been recently using it to test my Samba configuration (so I don't have to kick my kids off they're win2k box). I installed it with win2k. It runs like a champ and I don't have to boot into a specialized kernel (like with Win4Lin). Hi Suuzz g Just want to talk a bit re Vmware and your config. Do you have the second, usually writer being seen by vmware ? Have you heard if a burner can operate in vmware as I have to burn my vcd's in nero on windows. I have managed to get quicktime, shockwave and many other plugins working on linux using codeweavers crossover. Nice to play the trailers form the apple site natively online at last. So I do not have the use for windows much now since the release of SO6, but I do need to use Flaskmpeg and TMPGEnc. As I only got my version 3.0 rego numbers today I have not had a chance to try these in vmware but am sure they will be very slow converting mpegs. = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Saturday 17 November 2001 9:21 am, Susan Macchia wrote: Again, even with these limitations, the fact that it runs without booting into a specialized kernel is a plus to me. Not that I have time to roll my own, but I want to be able to play without having to worry that I can't run my critical window's apps. I'm curious as to what type of VMW disk you built and whether you had to format it. I was using 2.0.4 and had one of their special 'plain' disks and I don't ever recall having to partition or format it. It was 4GB in size. Now, moving to 3.0, I built a new 'virtual' disk of 4.4GB and had to partition and format it before it was visible to VMW. Didn't think that would be necessary. But I was blown away by being able to run Partition Magic (virtually) to partition it. Worked flawlessly by booting the PM diskettes. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 11/17/01 10:31 + ++ Insomnia isn't anything to lose sleep over. ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Sunday 18 November 2001 00:21, Susan Macchia enunciated: Hi Keith, I do have a 2nd cd writer which VMware fails to see on initial installation. I set it up as a scsi cdrom device and I can read from it, but have yet not tried to write to it. Since I use gcombust, etc, it is a lower priority for me and I haven't searched the website or asked them about support for it. Also, I get no sound. But I really don't need it for those things yet. I want to set up a win98 version for my son to use his educational software with, and that will need sound. I'll let you know when I get to that point. With the writer I can add it in but it sees the two dives but acts as if they ate one , real wierd. As for sound, I get broken or non in Mandrake 8.1, get sound in Suse but on reboot it looses it and I haver to reinstall in linux then is sees it on boot it might say its busy. not real worried here about either. I also have problems with /dev/lp0, so for now I am using Samba to print, but I eventually want to understand why it can't connect to that port. again i am not worried but it says its busy because lp0 is occupied by the linux printcap. Again, even with these limitations, the fact that it runs without booting into a specialized kernel is a plus to me. Not that I have time to roll my own, but I want to be able to play without having to worry that I can't run my critical window's apps. Yes, its fine as can and do run what I need from windows which is getting less and less. I have DVD and VCD's playing from linux now plus I can use quicktime, shockwave, see winword and excel from netscape with crossover. Must say that its getting to the stage where I will not need to reboot to do what I want. -- Keith Antoine aka 'skippy' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia PH:61733002161 Retired Geriatric, Sometime Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
I have spoken to several Linux-geeks who need occasional access to a windows box, and most are happy with the VNC setup you described (little headless NT/2000 box under the desk) On Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:30:35 -0500 Wade Barocsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My office manager's win98 system is problematic, with frequent crashes, etc. I am looking to replace this system with linux. This system (k6-400,256mb) runs a foxpro database-office management system, and basic office software. The office software can easily be handled by linux, but what is the best approach in operating the database? VNC off a win2k box? A new virtual machine in vmware run local or remote? Any thoughts? Thanks Wade ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
I would highly recommend VMware. I just installed SuSE 7.3 (really slick by the way - I am real happy w/ it) and am evaluating VMware 3.0. I have found that it is a really slick product; easy to configure and set up. Its performance is pretty good (its running on a pentium II 400 mhz with 384MB of RAM). Installation of the OS and any optional software is kind of slow, but other than that it is like a real small machine on the desktop. I've been recently using it to test my Samba configuration (so I don't have to kick my kids off they're win2k box). I installed it with win2k. It runs like a champ and I don't have to boot into a specialized kernel (like with Win4Lin). It is a bit pricy though ($299 US). They have an express version (win95/98 only) which is VMware 2.0 for only $49 US which I may decide to go for since I really don't have to have win2k... SO, if you don't want to buy and set up another box, but have enough memory and horsepower in the linux-to-be box, that would be the route I would take. IMHO My office manager's win98 system is problematic, with frequent crashes, etc. I am looking to replace this system with linux. This system (k6-400,256mb) runs a foxpro database-office management system, and basic office software. The office software can easily be handled by linux, but what is the best approach in operating the database? VNC off a win2k box? A new virtual machine in vmware run local or remote? Any thoughts? Thanks Wade = _ Susan Macchia mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _ - Running Linux - because life is too short for reboots... __ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Friday 16 November 2001 12:28 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The last time I tried VMware (it was version 2) they didn't support SB Live sound cards. Their website wasn't very clear as to whether or not they have changed that. Does anyone have a success using VMware and a SB Live card? I was also running it on a K2-300 with 128 MB ram and it was slow. Is my processor too slow or would more ram improve the performance (if so how much more)? TIA Not sure about the Live! issue I'm using it with an Ensonique card from Creative. As for being slow make sure you give the WIN machine enough RAM. I think the default was 49MB and it runs like a slug at that level. I'm currently running it in 64MB virtual and it runs quite well. When I first tried VMware, I was sorely disappointed but someone who was more familiar with it talked me into trying it with some tuning. Changed my whole outlook on it. -- ++ + Bruce S. Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bellaire, MI 11/16/01 15:19 + ++ Davis's Law: If a headline ends in a question mark, the answer is no. ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Saturday 17 November 2001 03:28, [EMAIL PROTECTED] enunciated: The last time I tried VMware (it was version 2) they didn't support SB Live sound cards. Their website wasn't very clear as to whether or not they have changed that. Does anyone have a success using VMware and a SB Live card? I was also running it on a K2-300 with 128 MB ram and it was slow. Is my processor too slow or would more ram improve the performance (if so how much more)? TIA Mark U, I purchased version 3.0 when it was on special for $89.00 USD and its great. However there are caveats insofar as it does need the newer CPU's and lotsa memory to nbe useful. I have a 1.4 gig Athlon and DDR m/b plus 500mb ram. It runs almost natively with 98se onboard but the install IS slow. I can see the files on linux, can use the net, install programs as per usual and run them normally, it sees usb h/w etc. You do NEED to run in fullscreen for it to run natively though. As far as I can see it does not see burners, but as far as the live is concerned it works in mine. -- Keith Antoine aka 'skippy' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia PH:61733002161 Retired Geriatric, Sometime Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: replacing win98
On Saturday 17 November 2001 03:20, Susan Macchia enunciated: I would highly recommend VMware. I just installed SuSE 7.3 (really slick by the way - I am real happy w/ it) and am evaluating VMware 3.0. I have found that it is a really slick product; easy to configure and set up. Its performance is pretty good (its running on a pentium II 400 mhz with 384MB of RAM). Installation of the OS and any optional software is kind of slow, but other than that it is like a real small machine on the desktop. I've been recently using it to test my Samba configuration (so I don't have to kick my kids off they're win2k box). I installed it with win2k. It runs like a champ and I don't have to boot into a specialized kernel (like with Win4Lin). Hi Suuzz g Just want to talk a bit re Vmware and your config. Do you have the second, usually writer being seen by vmware ? Have you heard if a burner can operate in vmware as I have to burn my vcd's in nero on windows. I have managed to get quicktime, shockwave and many other plugins working on linux using codeweavers crossover. Nice to play the trailers form the apple site natively online at last. So I do not have the use for windows much now since the release of SO6, but I do need to use Flaskmpeg and TMPGEnc. As I only got my version 3.0 rego numbers today I have not had a chance to try these in vmware but am sure they will be very slow converting mpegs. -- Keith Antoine aka 'skippy' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061 Australia PH:61733002161 Retired Geriatric, Sometime Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
