Comments on: Microsoft Starts Offering Virtual PC 2004 For Free http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/ Technology News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:57:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: On The Rocks :: Microsoft Releases Virtual PC 2007 (freeware) :: February :: 2007 http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-88914 On The Rocks :: Microsoft Releases Virtual PC 2007 (freeware) :: February :: 2007 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:22:31 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-88914 [...] for Microsoft to release Virtual PC 2007 and it looks like they finally have. I still remember the day that Microsoft started making Virtual PC a free application, and they are super smart for doing so. It allows users to install other Windows operating systems [...] [...] for Microsoft to release Virtual PC 2007 and it looks like they finally have. I still remember the day that Microsoft started making Virtual PC a free application, and they are super smart for doing so. It allows users to install other Windows operating systems [...]

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]]> By: Rajan Datta http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6485 Rajan Datta Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:12:35 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6485 The O/S list above represents the <em>supported</em> systems. I've run Ubuntu (5.x) on Virtual PC without problems. Key issue is that exotic hardware and combos may not work; but simple configurations should work without problems. In my case, I was able to get the full GNOME desktop under Ubuntu working. Your mileage will vary. The O/S list above represents the supported systems. I’ve run Ubuntu (5.x) on Virtual PC without problems. Key issue is that exotic hardware and combos may not work; but simple configurations should work without problems. In my case, I was able to get the full GNOME desktop under Ubuntu working.

Your mileage will vary.

]]> By: Keith L. Dick http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6443 Keith L. Dick Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:35:31 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6443 No Thanks... I have a few machines that can cover the other MS Crap... It's time for me to give up the Ghost and let DOS, 95, 98 and ME Die a very well deserved Death... I have moved on in my life as My Ex would say... No Thanks… I have a few machines that can cover the other MS Crap…

It’s time for me to give up the Ghost and let DOS, 95, 98 and ME Die a very well deserved Death…

I have moved on in my life as My Ex would say…

]]> By: Matt http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6440 Matt Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:58:38 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6440 You can use Vmware on Linux or Windows and run any operating system. Plus it's free (but not open source). I think I'll stick with one less controlling Microsoft product :). You can use Vmware on Linux or Windows and run any operating system. Plus it’s free (but not open source). I think I’ll stick with one less controlling Microsoft product :) .

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6434 Ryan Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:06:47 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6434 I use it to test software as well. It really helps keep my computer clean because I first download and install new software on the Virtual PC. If it runs good I install it on my real OS. That way I keep my registry and folders as clean as possible! -Ryan I use it to test software as well. It really helps keep my computer clean because I first download and install new software on the Virtual PC. If it runs good I install it on my real OS. That way I keep my registry and folders as clean as possible!

-Ryan

]]> By: Nathaniel http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6433 Nathaniel Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:01:32 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6433 I find this software very good to setup testing environments - either to assure software is compatible across different setups, or to configure an auto installation utility. Of course, there are probably many more uses for this. I find this software very good to setup testing environments – either to assure software is compatible across different setups, or to configure an auto installation utility. Of course, there are probably many more uses for this.

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6429 Ryan Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:14:26 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6429 You will, of course, have to own a copy of the Operating System that you wish to install on the Virtual PC. That is probably why Microsoft is offering Virtual PC for free. There always has to be a catch. -Ryan You will, of course, have to own a copy of the Operating System that you wish to install on the Virtual PC. That is probably why Microsoft is offering Virtual PC for free. There always has to be a catch.

-Ryan

]]> By: Mike http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6425 Mike Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:50:26 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6425 Do you have to own a copy of the OS's listed to be able to use them? or is it all included in this software? Do you have to own a copy of the OS’s listed to be able to use them? or is it all included in this software?

]]> By: Ryan http://cybernetnews.com/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-6421 Ryan Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:32:54 +0000 http://tech.cybernetnews.com/2006/07/12/microsoft-starts-offering-virtual-pc-2004-for-free/#comment-6421 Yes, you can only run other Windows Operating Systems on this. The compatible operating systems are listed above. -Ryan Yes, you can only run other Windows Operating Systems on this. The compatible operating systems are listed above.

-Ryan

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