ParMan Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 really just wondering were you find OS's to run vmware or do you have to create them? i am 100% new to this. just looking for a point in the right direction. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) For free VMs, start with http://www.vmware.com/appliances/ You can always create your own as well, so long as you have an install disc, Windows and Linux are widely supported for creating VMs. You can also use google or search torrent sites for other VMs. Just understand that any Windows VM from a torrent site is not going to be legal since its bypassing the activation process and purchase of the OS, but you can use the trial versions from Microsofts site to use an ISO in a VM for 180 days of some of their software, such as Server 2003 standard edition(if they still oferr it). Most other ones containing linux are usually ok and legit. Edited March 8, 2010 by digip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParMan Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 For free VMs, start with http://www.vmware.com/appliances/ You can always create your own as well, so long as you have an install disc, Windows and Linux are widely supported for creating VMs. You can also use google or search torrent sites for other VMs. Just understand that any Windows VM from a torrent site is not going to be legal since its bypassing the activation process and purchase of the OS, but you can use the trial versions from Microsofts site to use an ISO in a VM for 180 days of some of their software, such as Server 2003 standard edition(if they still oferr it). Most other ones containing linux are usually ok and legit. thanks man. your always full of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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