Network Computing: How to Run Windows and Linux on a Single System

“This Recipe will tell you how to install and optimize VMware
Server, a software virtual machine emulator that lets you run Linux
and one or more other operating systems at the same time, each in a
separate window. In most cases this means Windows, though other
OSes can be run as well.

“Why do it? The disadvantages of Windows are well known. It’s a
malware magnet, and some reports say its instability has survived
even into the recently-released Vista version. At the same time,
Windows runs on the overwhelming majority of desktops and
notebooks. It’s a fact of life…”

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