<p dir="ltr">Win7 runs well in a Linux KVM host. A VM migrates well to other hosts as long as it's built using very generic virtualized hardware. The initial win8 would not run on VMware or KVM hosts. It's been over a year since I tried anything like that.</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you're going to need multiple win7 VM instances, it may be cheaper to get bulk licence than individual ones. Check CDW and other online retailers for pricing. </p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Nov 27, 2014 4:52 PM, "Ken Cochran" <<a href="mailto:kwc@shell.theworld.com">kwc@shell.theworld.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Semi-OT, so off-list reply ok & I'll try to summarize back.<br>
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Hey ALErs & Happy Thanksgiving!<br>
<br>
I have a few applications that *require* Windows & won't run in<br>
an emulator (a la Wine/CrossOver, believe me, we've tried). They<br>
should run fine in a VM though.<br>
<br>
Questions:<br>
<br>
What is the "best" (or recommended version(s)) of Windows to run<br>
as a guest/hosted in a VM? Looks like my choices are 7 Pro or<br>
8.1 Pro. I'm thinking 7Pro - everyone else I've talked with<br>
*hates* 8; thought I might ask here.<br>
<br>
Should it be the OEM DVD or is this something I can/should<br>
download & make into a USB/flashdrive install?<br>
<br>
Does MS maintain the download images with service packs and/or patches?<br>
<br>
Can I "migrate" a Windows VM to a different machine, as needed?<br>
<br>
If I download it, how do I go about getting proper/valid/legal<br>
license key(s)?<br>
<br>
As usual, pointers to FAQs, docs, FMs to RT are quite welcome. :)<br>
<br>
-kc<br>
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