[wplug] VM options and subversion server setups and other lug info

[Patrick Weber]

I've had good luck using Sun's VirtualBox (vbox)

In my case I have a windows and a linux partition. On the few occasions that I need to boot into windows I am able run my linux install in vbox. 

I have never found a good way to run an existing windows install inside vbox. This would be ideal for me. 

-Pat

On Sep 7, 2010, at 4:35 PM, "Michael P. O'Connor" <mpop at mikeoconnor.net> wrote:

> For some reason my first sending of this did not get though so I will 
> try again.
> 
> I am wondering what yinz think are some of the best VM options out 
> there.  I have a 64-bit system with windows on it, but want to turn it 
> into a primarily Linux box. so I am wondering what would the best 
> software VMs out there be, is VMware still the best?  I am also going to 
> us a fresh drive for the linux box so I will not have to play with the 
> windows partition (drives are sata)
> 
> Here how I am looking at doing it, saving a hard ware profile for the 
> current setup (in case I ever need to boot to windows with out it being 
> in linux)
> I would like 1 USB port map to the windows box (the rest are not important)
> the OS is vista 64-bit, so the VM software must be able to run the 
> 64-bit system (speed is not 100% issue as it is a quad core)
> 
> My next question is I would like to set up a local subversion server 
> (for my own personal use) does has any one ever done this them selfs 
> what pitfalls should I watch out for and any other information you can 
> provided to me would be much appreciated.
> 
> And my final question is, I have had to move (almost a year ago) and 
> wondering if any one know of a good lug in the DC metro area (I am about 
> 45 minutes south of DC now)
> 
> Thanks all in advance
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