>I think we may be talking about different things. I thought the question was
>about using a virtual >server rather than a dedicated one. It sounds like it
>is about using a virtual machine on a desktop.
>In that case you are right that running the database on the host will work
>better than on the guest >operating system. Some people are very attached to
>Windows though!
Yes, that's what I thought the OP meant by VM, a virtual server such as those
offered by Bytemark. If it's a desktop machine I'd recommend installing Ubuntu
natively as a dual boot (backing up your data on Windows of course in case of
problems!) and doing all your OSM stuff on that.
Nick
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