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  • VMware 2 for Linux
  • Written by author Jason Compton, Joshua O. Testerman
  • Published by Prima Tech, 2000/08/31
  • Are you tired of the "one machine, one operating system" model of computing? VMware 2.0 frees you from this constraint and enables multiple operating systems and applications to run concurrently on a single machine without disk partitioning or rebooting.
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Introduction
Part I: Installing and Configuring VMware
Chapter 1: Understanding VMware
A Primer on Virtual Machines and Emulators
Emulators
Virtual Machines
Simulators
VMware Versus "Dual Booting"
VMware Versus DOS and Windows Emulators
Emulation, like Fine Wine
DOSEMU
Bochs: Full PC Emulation
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Understanding How VMware Works
Sharing the CPU
Creating an Isolated Environment
Nonpersistent Disks
Undoable Disks
What Hardware Can VMware Share?
Mice
Keyboards
Video Cards
Fixed Storage (Hard Drives)
Removable Media (CD-ROMs, Zip Drives)
Expansion Ports (Serial, Parallel, USB)
Printers and Scanners
Modems and Network Cards
SCSI
Sound Cards
PCMCIA/PC Cards
What Software Can VMware Run?
Guest Operating Systems
Unsupported Guest Operating Systems
Software Compatibility
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Equipping Your PC for VMware
Identifying Your Emulation Needs
Updating Linux, if Necessary
Speed Is King
How Much Memory Is Enough?
Drive Space: You're Providing for Two (or More)
Making Room
Allocating Drive Space
Raw Disks
Plain Disks
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Installing VMware for Linux
Installing from the Included CD
Deciding How You Want to Network
Obtaining and Installing a License Key
Requesting a License Key
Installing the Trial License Key
Troubleshooting the Install
Checking for Updates Online
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Running VMware for the First Time
Launching VMware
VMware's Configuration Menus
File Menu
Power Menu
Settings Menu
Devices Menu
View Menu
Help Menu
Using the Configuration Wizard
Using the Configuration Editor
IDE Drives
SCSI Drives
Floppy Drives
Ethernet Adapters
Serial Ports
Parallel Ports
Mouse
Sound
Memory
Guest OS
Misc
Conclusion
Part II: Guest Operating Systems in VMware
Chapter 6: Installing Windows 98 in VMware
Choosing Between Windows 95 and Windows 98
Preparing the Virtual Machine
Starting with the Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing Windows 98
Testing the Installation
Installing VMware Tools
Installing Windows 98 Applications
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Installing Windows 95 in VMware
Choosing Between Windows 95 and Windows 98
Preparing the Virtual Machine
Starting with the Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing Windows 95
Performing Preliminary Tasks
Carrying Out the Main Installation
Testing the Installation
Installing VMware Tools
Installing Windows 95 Applications
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Understanding the VMware Tools for Windows
Accessing the VMware Toolbox
Using the Toolbox Options
Release Input Focus
Capture Input Focus
Scroll When Mouse Nears Edge
Hide Cursor
Bring the Virtual Machine to Top
Allow Copy and Paste
Time Synchronization
Managing Virtual Devices
Managing Virtual Disks
Prepare for Shrinking
Shrinking Virtual Disks
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Using Your Windows 95/98 Virtual Machine
Sharing Files
Swapping Files over FTP
Mounting a Virtual Disk in Linux
Sharing Documents
Sharing Images
Sharing the Network
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Installing Linux on VMware
Why Run Linux on Linux?
Carbon-Copy Your Desktop
Expand Your Horizons
Preparing the Installation
Running the Configuration Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing Linux in a Virtual Machine
Installing VMware Tools
Managing Virtual Devices
Using the Toolbox Options
Release Input Focus
Capture Input Focus
Scroll When Mouse Nears Edge
Hide Cursor
Bring the Virtual Machine to Top
Allow Copy and Paste
Time Synchronization
Managing Virtual Disks
Preparing for Shrinking
Sharing Between a Linux Host and a Linux Guest
Sharing Files via FTP
Sharing an Internet Connection
Mounting a Virtual Disk on the Host
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Installing Windows NT 4 in VMware
Preparing the Virtual Machine
Starting with the Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing Windows NT Workstation
Installing Windows NT 4 Server
Upgrading Windows NT and Installing VMware Tools
Installing a Service Pack Upgrade
Installing VMware Tools
Installing Sound Support
Using a Windows NT Virtual Machine
Using Windows NT Services
Configuring the IIS FTP Server
Configuring the IIS Web Server
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Installing Windows 2000 in VMware
Preparing the Virtual Machine
Starting with the Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing Windows 2000 Server
Installing Windows 2000 Professional
Installing VMware Tools
Using a Windows 2000 Virtual Machine
Using Windows 2000 Services
Configuring the IIS FTP Server
Configuring the IIS Web Server
Conclusion
Chapter 13: Installing FreeBSD on VMware
Exploring the "Other" UNIX Alternative
Preparing the Installation
Running the Configuration Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing FreeBSD in a Virtual Machine
Installing VMware Tools
Sharing Between a Linux Host and a FreeBSD Guest
Conclusion
Chapter 14: Installing DOS and Windows 3.1 in VMware
DOS Survives, After All These Years
Preparing the Virtual Machine
Starting with the Wizard
Adjustments with the Configuration Editor
Installing DOS in VMware
Installing the DOS Core
Installing Peripheral Support
Applications and Limitations in DOS
Installing Useful Programs
Working Around VMware-Related Limitations
Networking in DOS: Tricky, but Possible
Installing Windows 3.1 in VMware
Converting a DOS Virtual Machine
Installing and Configuring Windows 3.1
Installing Sound Support in Windows 3.1
Conclusion
Chapter 15: Playing Games with VMware
The Bad News: Compatibility Hurdles
The Good News: Games That Work
Configuration Tips for Games
DOS Gaming Configuration
Windows Gaming Configuration
Conclusion
Part III: Other Virtual Machines and Emulators
Chapter 16: Using Wine with VMware
Wine Is Not an Emulator
Installing Wine
Using Wine to Run Windows Programs
Conclusion
Chapter 17: Emulating the Macintosh
Understanding Macintosh Compatibility
The Evolving Apple
Making a Decision
Making Sense of Legalities
Using ARDI Executor
Installing ARDI Executor
Running Macintosh Programs in Executor
Configuring Executor
Understanding Executor's Limits
Using Basilisk II
Installing Basilisk II
Configuring Basilisk II
Installing Macintosh Programs in Basilisk II
Conclusion
Chapter 18: Exploring More Emulators
Using UAE Amiga Emulator for Linux
Installing UAE
Running Amiga Programs Through UAE
Using MAME Arcade Game Emulator for Linux
Installing MAME for Linux
Playing Arcade Games with MAME
Using VICE Commodore 64 Emulator for Linux
Installing VICE for Linux
Running Programs in VICE
Running Other Emulators
Conclusion
Part IV: Appendixes
Appendix A: Using Advanced VMware Configurations
Understanding Advanced Disk Types
Creating Raw Disks
Creating Plain Disks
Understanding the Virtual Machine BIOS
Using the BIOS Configuration Screens
Conclusion
Appendix B: File Sharing with Samba and NFS VMware
File Sharing with Samba
Configuring the VMware Samba Server
Using Samba with a Windows Guest
Using Samba with a Linux Guest
File Sharing with NFS
Using NFS with a Linux Guest
Using NFS with a Windows Guest
Conclusion
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