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bdl · 05-26-2002, 06:55 PM

As far as usability goes, I'd much rather have an actual Linux/Win install on a dual boot than use VMWare. Cost wise, here's a ballpark figure for each configuration -

VMWare / More RAM (which is always a good thing anyway):

VMWare $300.
Generic PC133 RAM, 512MB $160.
Generic PC133 RAM, 256MB $80.
Ballpark out of pocket for this (limited) setup $540.

(of course, depends on what type of RAM, but thats as good a figure as any)

Extra HDD to install Linux on:
20GB ATA100 HDD (any manf) $60-$70.

Use 3GB on an existing harddrive:
Free

Good luck, whichever way you decide to go.

05-26-2002, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
bdl Senior Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: vta.ca.usa Posts: 555	As far as usability goes, I'd much rather have an actual Linux/Win install on a dual boot than use VMWare. Cost wise, here's a ballpark figure for each configuration - VMWare / More RAM (which is always a good thing anyway): VMWare $300. Generic PC133 RAM, 512MB $160. Generic PC133 RAM, 256MB $80. Ballpark out of pocket for this (limited) setup $540. (of course, depends on what type of RAM, but thats as good a figure as any) Extra HDD to install Linux on: 20GB ATA100 HDD (any manf) $60-$70. Use 3GB on an existing harddrive: Free Good luck, whichever way you decide to go.