Why use a virtual machine? **RESOLVED** What I wanted to know, was answered. I am not interested anymore. THANKS TO ALL

[Steven Vollom]

Jesse Aiton wrote:
> Hi Steven,
>
> A virtual system is like a guest operating system that borrows
> resources (CPU, memory, storage) from the host operating system.   If
> there is a special program to run your .bin file and you have
> installed it in your virtual machine, as long your sound and video is
> working in the virtual machine, then it should work.
>
> Yes,  you have to purchase a copy of Windows even if it will be a
> virtual machine.  I don't blame you for not wanting to support them
> financially - they are horrible.
>
> One of the biggest advantages of using virtualization in comparison to
> a dual boot setup, is that you can access both host and guest
> operating systems simultaneously, instead of having to reboot to
> switch back and forth.
>
> I'm not sure what program runs your .bin file, but if its a Windows
> program, you may be able to install it on Linux with Wine.
> http://www.winehq.org
> The paid version of Wine may be worth looking at as well.
> http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxlinux/
>
> Also, I have a forum for Kubuntu users that I would like to invite
> everyone too:  http://kubuntuway.net
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jesse
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Steven Vollom
> <stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>   
>> I have been reading for a couple of hours trying to understand the
>> function of a virtual machine, and how to make it work.  I even
>> installed VirtualBox, but can't get it working yet.
>>
>> When you operate using a virtual system, does it function the same as
>> using the program, like Win XP?
>> When operating it, can you make things function, like play a .bin movie
>> that won't play in Hardy?
>> Do you have to purchase a copy of Windows XP to install in the
>> VirtualMachine or how do you get it in your computer?  I am not willing
>> to pay any more money to Microsoft; I have been abused by them.
>> Nonetheless, there are things that I cannot do, because of not having XP
>> anymore.
>>
>> These questions are on the front side of my interest in Virtual Box.
>> None are answered in my first two hours of study.  At least they were
>> not explained in a way I could understand.  It seems like the answers I
>> want are  assumed by the author.  I am even reading about advanced
>> benefits and alternative uses, and I still do not know if what I want is
>> available.
>>
>> There are so many ways I am lacking in my understanding of the operation
>> of a Linux system, I don't want to waste my study time on a subject that
>> doesn't serve a need.  It looks like I could read for days without my
>> question being addressed, if ever.
>>
>> Additionally, if you are required to purchase a copy of XP to install
>> into the virtual machine, what is the advantage of that over a dual boot
>> system that has XP as an alternate boot?  Before I will ever purchase
>> another Microsoft product, I will go without, rather than purchase from
>> them.  TIA
>>
>> Steven
>>
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