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Windows XP Mode to become final on October 22

Microsoft has a few months ago, a solution designed to offer Windows 7 RC-users the possibility of compatibility with older Windows XP operating system to enjoy the Windows XP mode. Available for download on the first taste of a beta, RC iteration of the Windows XP mode is now up for grabs for those who install the RC version of Windows 7, which is required to cook in the near future.

A new service on the Windows 7 Team Blog claims that Windows XP was released to manufacturing Fashion on 1 October and that the final version of the solution is expected to be available for download when Windows 7 hits the market on 22 October for to be exact. RTM version of this solution is designed to offer OEMs the option of XP-mode part of the computers coming to market, also finds the item.

"Windows XP mode is designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses with Windows 7 Professional (or higher) with the ability to run Windows XP natively commercial software that is incompatible with Windows 7 to get into. We expect that many Windows XP-compatible applications [i] Windows 7 Windows XP mode, but is intended to serve as an additional safety net so that companies can migrate and run Windows 7 with a few roadblocks. Windows 7 Professional is designed for the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises to follow, "Brandon LeBlanc describe software solution.

As many of you may already know, Microsoft also announced a while ago that Windows XP mode, which would be to buy the Pro / Enterprise and Ultimate SKUs of Windows 7 as part of the software they purchased, while those with a valid license Windows XP running in virtual machines could use this license as a replacement for Windows XP mode.

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Windows Virtual PC (Beta) is the latest Microsoft Virtualization technologies to provide many commercial programs on a virtual Windows environment that runs with a single click, directly from a Windows 7 PC.

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Run native Linux app in windows with Ulteo Virtual Desktop

If you are linux user and prefer to use linux application to do your task wherever OS do you currently using now, it is now possible to do that with Ulteo Virtual Desktop.

Benefit from the power of Linux applications under Windows without rebooting! With Ulteo virtual desktop, you only need to apply, you need to use Ulteo of the panel and from her window appears like any other Windows application. Ulteo Virtual Desktop is free. Download it now!

You save time because you can have both Windows and Linux applications integrated into a single desktop. Additionally, the Ulteo Virtual Desktop is a safe and virus-free place. It will even self-upgrade regularly with latest version of the system and its applications.

It's been designed for individuals and corporate users who need to use both Linux and Windows applications within the same desktop environment.

Binaries tailored specifically to the open source Linux operating system can coexist on the same desktop with Windows Vista and Windows XP programs via Ulteo Virtual Desktop. Essentially, the promise of the Ulteo Virtual Desktop is to deliver Linux applications on Windows via the Ulteo panel. The virtualized environment will permit end users to run native Linux solutions right on the Windows Vista desktop, and integration complete down to the level of sharing the Windows Aero graphical user interface.

"At the moment, you will find a selection of applications that include: Firefox web browser enabled with Flash & Java, the full OpenOffice.org office suite that can deal with your MS Office documents KPdf to deal with your PDF documents, Kopete: the multi-Instant Messaging software that supports MSN and other protocols, Skype, Thunderbird + Enigmail, Gimp and Digikam to manage your pictures and Inkscape and Scribus to create great graphics and newspapers," reads a fragment of Ulteo's description.

But most importantly, Ulteo permits users to seamlessly add and remove layers of applications, from desktop items to gaming products, with development solutions planned to be added in the future. By any measure, Ulteo is a virtualized Linux operating system, but not in the sens of traditional virtualization software. This allows Ulteo to provide a level of performance which is very similar to a genuine Linux platform. The secret behind this is the fact that Ulteo is based on the coLinux port of the Linux operating system to Windows.

"Ulteo Virtual Desktop requires a PC (x86-based) with a modern 32-bit CPU and at least 512MB RAM. At least 4 GB of free HD space is required. A PDF reader is needed. For a better experience, we recommend a DualCore CPU and 1GB RAM. Ulteo Virtual Desktop has been tested successfully on Windows XP and Windows Vista (32-bit only for now)," Ulteo makers added.

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Installing Virtual PC 2007

Virtual PC 2007 gives you an easy and cost-efficient way of consolidating multiple operating systems and legacy applications on to a single computer. Instead of using a dedicated computer for every OS and application you require, you can install them on a single computer within virtual machines. You can switch between the virtual machines as though you are switching between applications.

In this article, I will outline the hardware and software requirements for installing Virtual PC 2007. I will then discuss how to install Virtual PC 2007 on Windows XP Professional.

System requirements

The computer that you are installing Virtual PC on (also referred to as the host computer) must meet a set of minimum hardware and software requirements. The minimum hardware requirements include:

• 400 MHz process with L2 cache (1 GHz is recommended)
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Super VGA or higher
• Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)

You can install Virtual PC 2007 on any of the following host OSs:

• Microsoft Vista Business
• Microsoft Vista Enterprise
• Microsoft Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition

Disk space and memory requirements vary depending on the guest OS. The table below outlines the disk and memory requirements.

Remember, these values represent the minimum requirements to run the guest OS. You also need to take into account the memory required to run the host OS.

Obtaining Virtual PC 2007

Unlike the previous version of Virtual PC, you can download and install Virtual PC 2007 at no cost. You can get a copy directly from Microsoft's Web site. Press the Download button beside the version you want to download. From the Security Warning dialog box, press Save and choose the location where you want the executable saved.

Once you have downloaded the setup file, you can proceed with the installation steps I describe in this article.

Installing Virtual PC 2007

There are two different scenarios for installing Virtual PC 2007. You can proceed with a new installation or, if you are running Virtual PC 2004, you can upgrade directly to the latest version.

Performing a clean installation

Assuming that your computer meets all the hardware and software requirements outlined earlier, you can continue with the installation steps. Complete the steps I describe below if you are installing Virtual PC 2007 on a computer that is not running Virtual PC 2004 Service Pack SP1.

1. Locate the Virtual PC 2007 set up file. Double-click setup.exe to launch the Setup wizard.
2. Press Run if you receive the security warning.
3. Press Next when the Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 wizard appears.
4. Accept the terms in the license agreement and press Next.
5. Enter your customer information, as shown in Figure A. Choose whether to install the application for anyone who logs onto the computer (default) or for the current user only. Press Next.
6. Set up installs the application to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Virtual PC. Press the Change button to select a different location, as shown in Figure B.
7. Press Install.
8. Press Finish.

Figure A

Enter your customer information. Choose whom to install the application for.

Figure B

Use the Change button to select a different location for the installation.

Upgrading to Virtual PC 2007

If you need to upgrade an existing version of Virtual PC, you can follow the steps described in the previous section for performing a clean installation. The main difference is that you must first complete these preliminary tasks to prepare the computer for the upgrade:

• Turn off all virtual machines
• Perform a backup of all Virtual PC files
• Virtual PC configuration file (options.xml)
• Virtual machine configuration (.vmc) files
• Virtual hard disk (.vhd) files
• Undo disk (.vud) files

You can now proceed with the numbered steps described in the section above.

You cannot upgrade from Virtual PC 2004 to Virtual PC 2007. You must uninstall Virtual PC 2004 and proceed with performing a clean installation of Virtual PC 2007.

Virtualization in a few steps

As you can see, there are minimal requirements your computer must meet before implementing Virtual PC 2007. Your main concern is making sure your computer is equipped with sufficient hardware to run both the host and guest OSs.

If your computer meets all the hardware and software requirements, you can move on to the installation. The process is very straightforward with a wizard to walk you through the setup.

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