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    Virtual Machines

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by TheMadMan, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. TheMadMan

    TheMadMan Notebook Geek

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    Hi all,

    I fancy running a linux OS and windows 8 in a virtual machine. However, I;ve never done so before so I am after some advice and what software is out there (preferably free) that would run on my m14x.

    Cheers.
     
    TheMadMan, Nov 26, 2011
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    Virtual Box ?
     
    lee_what2004, Nov 26, 2011
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    Zee Haa Notebook Enthusiast

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    vmware Player or virtualbox. (I prefer virtualbox, but it isn't perfect)
     
    Zee Haa, Nov 26, 2011
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  4. TheMadMan

    TheMadMan Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the tips guys. I'll have a look at them both.
     
    TheMadMan, Nov 26, 2011
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