[ale] Using existing Windows partition in vmware

[Preston Boyington]

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> 3. Run VMware and access the 'properly installed Windows 98' through
> VMware
> 
> I can't see how this possibly qualifies as an additional 
> installation. 
> The Windows OS is only installed in the original spot. VMware is just
> used to gain access to it through the Linux OS.
> 

ok, I misunderstood.  you're just using VMware as a "pipe" to the Windows
OS.  I was under the impression he wanted to have an additional install to
"play" with from Linux.  from what I gather, whatever he adds/removes/tests
would affect his actual Windows install.

uhmmm, isn't this the opposite of what VMware is traditionally used for?  I
always used it to try things without screwing up my main install.

originally I was thinking along the lines of "I have a couple of machines
and only one XP license that I want to share through my network".  the
remark about "use my existing install on another harddrive" is what threw
me.

jukeboxes are fun...

Preston
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