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Good Virtual Machine Software for Linux?

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Alphanos

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By "virtual machine" I mean a software program that will actually simulate a second computer inside the first. In my case, this would be for running Windows inside Linux for certain games without having to dual-boot, since I wouldn't want to shut down my linux server programs, etc. What software is good for this? BTW, yes, I know this will be much slower than a dual-boot, but unless it's about 10x slower there's no problem. Thanks🙂.
 
This isn't what you asked for, but winex and codeweavers wine make an excellent combo for using windows apps under linux 🙂
 
it's basically a whole new OS inside of your current one. depending on your video card and monitor, it should run them ok. I have used vmware for windows with linux as the vm. the video was crappy, but I have a crappy video card.
 
Originally posted by: Spyro
Originally posted by: Smilin
Yep, VMWare workstation should do it.
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How does vmware work with 3d games and things like that?
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Like sh1t I would imagine. Never been brave enough to try. I assume you mean a 3d app running on one of the virtual boxes, not the host.
 
VMWare is not good for gaming. I don't think it supports 3D. The video driver used is VMWare SVGA. It's great for office-like application and cross-platform programming but nothing too intense.

For gaming, winex is the best bet, but its far from perfect.
 
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