vmware player

[filibusterman]

I just installed vmware player on my 32 bi xp pro machine. I want to run Ubuntu 64 bit in a virtual machine but it looks like i have options of only certain supported file types to run on VM in the basic interface. I have the ubuntu cd. Has anyone here done this before that could provide some imput?

I will start googling.

 

[Ken g6]

I think you might have to download a pre-made appliance, like this one.

 

[filibusterman]

This seems to be helpful:
http://blog.watashii.com/2008/11/run-ubuntu-on-vmware-player/

EDIT: for making your own appliance