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- Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issues
- Vista compatibility with legacy software wouldn't be so much of an issue if Virtual PC 2007 and users could run older versions of Windows on Vista PCs. The problem is that while Virtual PC 2007 is a reasonable virtualization environment given the price ($0), is a good arms reach away from being...
- Tags: Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2007-08-06
- It runs on OS X, now it runs on Ubuntu...Still no Vista
- It runs on OS X, now it runs on Ubuntu...Still no VistaWhat's with the CLI ...What's the hang up with the command line? The command line is a tool just as with the interface. Some tasks are much easier to execute using the command line instead of hunting for the...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, Apple Mac OS X, Perfect Example, command line, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubuntu, VPC 2007, CLI
- Discussion threads 2007-05-02
- Screen Gallery/Review: Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 in action
- Screen Gallery/Review: Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 in actionVMware Server is freeYou can get a copy of VMware server for free. This will allow you to create a VM that will work in VMware Player just fine. So the $200 cost you mentioned is not correct.VMware workstation is NOT...
- Tags: Servers, Microsoft Corp., VMware Workstation, VMware Inc., Microsoft Virtual PC, server, VMware Server, virtual machine, VPC 2007
- Discussion threads 2007-03-07
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- More Windows 7 XP Mode questions and more Microsoft answers
- More Windows 7 XP Mode questions and more Microsoft answersSecurityAs I asked PT who as far as I know never got back to me, will applications running in XP mode be only as secure as the security features that came with XP, or will they be also protected by post-XP...
- Tags: Operating systems, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, More Windows 7 XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows, PC
- Discussion threads 2009-04-28
- Microsoft releases Virtual PC 2007 SP1
- Microsoft releases Virtual PC 2007 SP1Now if it would only support x64 guest OS's nt...RE: Microsoft releases Virtual PC 2007 SP1in reference to above comments..damn on the no 64bit support of client os'esRE: Microsoft releases Virtual PC 2007 SP1Would be interested in your experience in getting openSUSE v10.3 installed as...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, Operating systems, Microsoft releases Virtual PC 2007 SP1, VPC SP1, Fedora Project, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-19
- Microsoft plays with new non-Windows OS; If only it could start from scratch
- Microsoft plays with new non-Windows OS; If only it could start from scratchNow that makes sense.Which means it probably won't happen.Makes too much senseWindows is now an unmanagable mess. This solution makes complete sense! They talk about backward compadiblity, but if they are so concerned about backward compadiblity,...
- Tags: Operating systems, Virtualization, operating system, new OS, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2008-03-05
- Vista mistakes Microsoft won't repeat with Windows 7
- Vista mistakes Microsoft won't repeat with Windows 7Vista DOES NOT run DOS apps ....Vista does not run my DOS apps at least in a usable fashion.Been there, done that, got the old XP re-install to prove it.It's a feature.It isn't necessarily the cause of Windows being crap.Linux and MAC can...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, DOS, Microsoft Corp., DOS App, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-11-14
- Microsoft delivers to partners only a new build of Dynamics CRM 'Titan'
- Microsoft continues to provide private test builds of the next version of its Dynamics CRM product to selected testers. At the end of August, the company delivered Community Technology Preview CTP 3 of its next CRM release, codenamed "Titan," to those enrolled in its partner beta program. "If you...
- Tags: Partnership, Microsoft Corp., CRM, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2007-09-04
- Citrix + XenSource: Microsoft's worst nightmare or dream-come-true?
- Citrix + XenSource: Microsoft's worst nightmare or dream-come-true?Looks like the giant is starting to loseit's teeth and influence! I mean if their own partner is going to pull a Microsoft on them! You know, get in all chummy then stab them in the back! So now karma returns... ]:)Hard to...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Corp., Citrix Systems Inc., XenSource Inc.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-15
- Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issues
- Virtual PC 2007 too weak to offer help to those plagued by Vista compatibility issuesobvisly that fro backward compatibility MS has to support hardwareand i write "hardware" at the title purposely because when i installed VPC2007 it has not support basic hardware only , not graphics not wireless card and...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Open Architecture, virtual-OS, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, software, Aero, Microsoft Virtual PC, hardware
- Discussion threads 2007-08-06
- Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!
- Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!I've heard of problems with Ubuntuon virtual machines before as well. What it boils down to is whether the correct Xorg graphics driver is present on the LiveCD.Now, if you know what you're doing (and admittedly ~99.999% of people don't) you could...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Ubuntu, Microsoft Virtual PC, Virtual PC 2007
- Discussion threads 2007-02-22
- Virtual PC 2007 - First thoughts
- Virtual PC 2007 - First thoughtsDumb QuestionIs it possible to use VPC to install Vista and them migrate all my applications from the XP host to Vista and then get rid of XP and just leave Vista? Sort of a clean install,,without having to reinsatll all my user apps. That...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC
- Discussion threads 2007-02-21
- Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (Microsoft Virtual PC 2007)
- Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (Microsoft Virtual PC 2007)Wow! Nice Vista-in-a-Vista PC!When I am building a new computer, I'm going to get a second 1GB memory next month since I'm buying $400 computer parts with 1GB of memory this month.With that, it'll be cool to try out Microsoft Windows Longhorn Server,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), VPNs, Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Microsoft Virtual, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-02-20
- Microsoft set to publicize list of 800 Vista-compatible apps
- In spite of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmers recent comments designed to dampen Wall Streets expectations for Windows Vista, the Windows team itself is continuing to do all it can to encourage customer uptake of the newest version of Windows. On February 20, Microsoft announced final availabilty of six Vista...
- Tags: Vista, Windows client, Corporate strategy, Anti-piracy, Windows XP, App Compatibility
- Blog posts 2007-02-20
- Virtual PC 2007, downloadable now, supports Vista as host and guest
- Virtual PC 2007, downloadable now, supports Vista as host and guestAlthough Linux is not listed as a "supported" guestI've heard reports that it does work, as well as most other x86 compatible operating systems (Yes, NonZealot, I'm leaving myself wide open for ya, so have fun!!!).It isn't the 'vista' apps...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), VPC07, Linux server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-02-19
- Virtual PC 2007 is out!
- Virtual PC 2007 is out!I'm noticing Home editions are not supportedthough I assume it'll work as a guest OS. But this can make a difference for home users who want to try a trial version of Vista or any future releases without destroying their systems.How much does OSX virtualization cost?Oh,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Bootcamp, virtualization, operating system, RC version, Microsoft Virtual PC, tool, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Virtual PC 2007
- Discussion threads 2007-02-19
- IE 6 and 7 side-by-side on the same PC? Now it (legally) can be done
- IE 6 and 7 side-by-side on the same PC? Now it legally can be doneHooks! Hooks everywhere!sheesh!Well, it's not a solution at all then..."The image is time bombed and will no longer function after April 1, 2007.?Which makes it completely useless.WTG Microsoft! Another red-herring solution.This software does IE6/IE7 enough...
- Tags: Web browsers, Desktops, IE7 functionality, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, PC, Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Discussion threads 2006-12-01
- IE 6 and 7 side-by-side on the same PC? Now it (legally) can be done
- Developers and testers have been clamoring for Microsoft to provide a way to run Internet Explorer IE 6.0 and 7.0 side-by-side on the same machine. On November 30, Microsoft released a solution for doing so. Microsoft has decided to deliver a Virtual PC virtual-machine image containing a pre-activated Windows...
- Tags: Legal, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Blog posts 2006-12-01
- Microsoft to give away Virtual PC 2004
- Microsoft to give away Virtual PC 2004You can run a free or eval OS in a VMYou could run just about any flavor of Linux in a VM if you wanted. You could run a trial version of Windows, which doesn't require paying for a license. Windows Server 2003 offers...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, DirectX, Microsoft Virtual PC, Virtual PC 2004, operating system
- Discussion threads 2006-07-12
- Mac users still waiting for Intel systems
- Mac users still waiting for Intel systemsMac Intel, is it ready for corporate use ?it is good for Apple to addopt Intel on their Desktop and Notebook Computer, but instead of some Major Application Vendor are not ready to follow Apple - Intel strategy. For Example : the most growth...
- Tags: Desktops, Apple iLife, Apple Macintosh, Intel Corp., Apple Inc., SAP AG
- Discussion threads 2006-04-19
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