Re: [OFF TOPIC] Virtualizing x86 Hardware
CaT (cat@zip.com.au)
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:47:41 +1000 (EST)
Tim Smith wrote the following:
>
> On Thu, 8 Apr 1999 kernel@draper.net wrote:
> > Is this possible? Many of these operating systems implement multiple
>
> Yes.
>
> > The TLB issues alone must be a nightmare.
>
> The whole MMU must be a nightmare. It's a damned impressive piece of work.
>
> > Too good to be true, snake oil me thinks. Yet, VA Research and Red Hat
> > CEOs are offering testimonials. Aeyeee...whiplash.
> >
> > Does anyone on the list have experience with this stuff? I need a
> > reality check.
>
> Uhm...it's a free download of the beta. You could just try it. I've
> run Linux, FreeBSD, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT using vmware.
If only they could produce the miracle of allowing you to use your REAL
hardware (like a ooo... dvd card say :)
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