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Default [Resolved] Running Ubuntu Linux in Vista using Parallels

Do any of you guys know anything about setting up Virtual machines? I've managed to use Parallels to get Ubuntu working in Vista, but I can't get the Ubuntu VM to access the internet, except intermittently.

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Default Re: Running Ubuntu Linux in Vista using Parallels

Hi there, unfortunatly this isnt my area of expertise, but we have a staff of techs with a wide variety of skills, who will help you out.


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Smile Re: Running Ubuntu Linux in Vista using Parallels

OK, it looks like I solved it myself - with some help from elsewhere.

I tried VMWare and that didn't do the networking properly either, so I asked for help on the Ubuntu forums. A guy on there recommended using VirtualBox, which is free, open source virtualisation software optimised for running Linux OSs.

I downloaded it and installed it, and networking worked in Ubuntu straight out of the box!


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Thanks for letting us know

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