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Stompy · 07-23-2004, 10:56 AM

I use VMWare all the time. I keep a copy of fresh 98/2000/XP installs so when I need to test an app out, I can run it on a FRESH system and get a good idea of how well it runs. Once I'm done, I delete the "tainted" windows and replace it w/ the files of the fresh install. Much easier than formatting & reinstalling windows on actual machines, ghosting too.

It also comes in handy if you need to take a server down. Install linux and switch DNS/Mail/etc to your vmware while you take the other box home & format it (that is, if you don't normally have a secondary box).

07-23-2004, 10:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stompy Banned from being Banned Location: Donkey	I use VMWare all the time. I keep a copy of fresh 98/2000/XP installs so when I need to test an app out, I can run it on a FRESH system and get a good idea of how well it runs. Once I'm done, I delete the "tainted" windows and replace it w/ the files of the fresh install. Much easier than formatting & reinstalling windows on actual machines, ghosting too. It also comes in handy if you need to take a server down. Install linux and switch DNS/Mail/etc to your vmware while you take the other box home & format it (that is, if you don't normally have a secondary box). __________________ I love lamp.