Re: Internet access, Linux, Windows XP and Virtual Machines!

jasee wrote:
"alexd" <troffasky@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1212241.CnMgbo29vL@xxxxxxxxx
Gordon wrote:
Windows inside Linux. Windows is more at risk from the internet than Linux
is, so deny Windows access to the internet. Also, you'll be able to
conserve resources by shutting down the Windows VM when you don't want to
use Office.

Yes, agreed, however the virtual machine will run slower.

True, but if you've got enough RAM (at least 1Gb) then the speed issue
isn't a problem for just running Office.

Also if it's XP or
Vista you may have a licencing problem if you've already 'used' your
licence.

That shouldn't be a problem. You just need to contact MS to
re-authenticate your licence.

A bigger problem is that only certain versions of Vista (ultimate and
Enterprise) are allowed to be used in a VM. XP doesn't have these
restrictions.
.

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