On Tue, Oct 16, 2007 at 11:22:15AM +1000, John wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> I'd like to change my os of choice to Ubuntu again (long story) but retain
> the Winxp setup that I have by running it as a VMware image on Ubuntu.
>
> This would seem to be possible using a live linux CD, create an iso file of
> a Winxp installation/partition on another hard drive and then load it once
> Ubuntu has been installed.
>
> I'm long on concept but short on howto. Am I talking out of my hat?
I think the vmware converter is the thing for this.
http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/faqs.html
There's a few gotchas apparently, so do some reading.
Or run it a vm straight from the real disk as per another
respondent.
Matt
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