[ale] Semi-OT, Windows as VM guest

[Jim Kinney]

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.

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.
On Nov 27, 2014 4:52 PM, "Ken Cochran" <kwc at shell.theworld.com> wrote:

> Semi-OT, so off-list reply ok & I'll try to summarize back.
>
> Hey ALErs & Happy Thanksgiving!
>
> I have a few applications that *require* Windows & won't run in
> an emulator (a la Wine/CrossOver, believe me, we've tried).  They
> should run fine in a VM though.
>
> Questions:
>
> What is the "best" (or recommended version(s)) of Windows to run
> as a guest/hosted in a VM?  Looks like my choices are 7 Pro or
> 8.1 Pro.  I'm thinking 7Pro - everyone else I've talked with
> *hates* 8; thought I might ask here.
>
> Should it be the OEM DVD or is this something I can/should
> download & make into a USB/flashdrive install?
>
> Does MS maintain the download images with service packs and/or patches?
>
> Can I "migrate" a Windows VM to a different machine, as needed?
>
> If I download it, how do I go about getting proper/valid/legal
> license key(s)?
>
> As usual, pointers to FAQs, docs, FMs to RT are quite welcome.  :)
>
> -kc
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