Windows under Linux Vmware?

Bender007 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: Windows under Linux Vmware?

Hi

i want to install windows XP under my Gentoo box. It want to use David Tobit Home BUT the Home versions don't work under Linux. Business and Office works but Home not.. this SUCKs.. which way is the best? install vmware-Server without X and connect with the console? But Windows must run all the time not only when i connect, Is this with Vware Server possible?

Thanks bender

RayDude · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Windows under Linux Vmware?

Bender007 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject:

Have i to install X for vmplayer?
because its my server and i want only install software which is really needed.

Thanks for your answer

RayDude · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject:

Bender007 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

The problem is that i don't want to install software i don't need and X have nothing to do on a server... yes winxp too but i need it for this software... is it possible to install a virtaul tool or something without installing X? or is there an another option?

What is with Vmware Server? is this an option but why it is masked? it is good to use it?

ianw1974 · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject:

Yes, I use vmware-server. Just unmask it by putting it in /etc/portage/package.unmask file and you're good to go to install it.

Then, you just connect with console from another machine, and it will stay powered on until you shut it down. Even if you quit the console. VMplayer will just shut the image down if you quit it.

Simius · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:51 am Post subject:

Let's get it straight... You need to run a Windows software on a headless server, to provide some service over the network.

You should first do some research whether or not you can replicate its functionality with a native software. To see whether it is really worth the fuss. If it's impossible, and you really need this service, you should try WINE. If your software doesn't work properly with WINE, have a look at VMware Server. I don't know much about it, but it MIGHT be able to do what you want it to do. Just remember that VMware Server itself is proprietary - retail - software.
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