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How to create an Ubuntu virtual machine part 2
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Wednesday August 5, 2009
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Wednesday August 5, 2009
If you'd like to try Ubuntu, but are afraid you might not like it, there's an easy way to find out. How? Create a
virtual machine
with VMware Workstation. The virtual machine will run right on your physical computer and you can give Ubuntu a try without having to uninstall your favorite OS.Download this episode now
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- In a previous tutorial, we already configured our Ubuntu virtual machine. Now it's time to boot it for the first time.
- The
- You can see all the computer components at the bottom of the VMware Workstation screen.
- You can connect things like CDs by right-clicking and picking Connect.
- When Ubuntu has finished loading just log in with the user name and password you used during creation.
- Your
- Surf the Internet, download programs, play games, and lots more.
- The
Ubuntu virtual machine
is loading and using VMware Workstation's Easy Install it configures all the basic options for us.- You can see all the computer components at the bottom of the VMware Workstation screen.
- You can connect things like CDs by right-clicking and picking Connect.
- When Ubuntu has finished loading just log in with the user name and password you used during creation.
- Your
Ubuntu virtual machine
is now ready to use.- Surf the Internet, download programs, play games, and lots more.
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