Arch Linux

argo

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Registered: 2006-11-14

Posts: 8

2008.06 arch in vmware - anybody tried?

Hi,

New arch image is out, wanna try to install it in vmware server (WinXP) on Dell D630. Does anybody know if that's ok to use current 1.0.6 version of vmware server for that? Will it install/work?

xdeusx

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Registered: 2007-10-15

Posts: 168

Re: 2008.06 arch in vmware - anybody tried?

Why shouldn't it be ok?
Not that much has been changed...

argo

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Registered: 2006-11-14

Posts: 8

Re: 2008.06 arch in vmware - anybody tried?

Good, thanks

Another 3 stupid questions

1) should I be using i686 arch image only or x86_64 will work as well? (I think my XP is 32bit and vmware server is 32bit too. But D630 has 64bit Intel Core Duo 2 processor)

2) where should I install GRUB in vmware?

3) can/should I use hw virtualization in vmware? Laptop's BIOS has support for it

gnunixguy

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Registered: 2008-03-13

Posts: 12

Re: 2008.06 arch in vmware - anybody tried?

1) Check your VMWare and make sure it can use the 64-bit versions. I believe it can but don't quote me. Check VMWare's site for more info.

2) install GRUB on the MBR of the VMWare disk you create.

3) If you can use it, why not. I believe it adds a nice performance boost.

--Gnunixguy

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