On 2020-05-01 17:27, Tony Fuller wrote:
If you don't mind downloading a lot of unnecessary compiling tools, Microsoft has pre built image for virtual box, VMware and more at https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ [1]
The VM is license free but only good for 30/60 days, I can't remember which.
I haven't dual booted windows in about 2 years for the exact reason Nigel mentioned -- it will remove grub and install its own bootloader (which doesn't normally see Linux last I checked)
Tony.
VmWare's is good indefinitely, I've already received several updates, going on a year or so.
And, especially, thanks for the heads-up regarding Win overwriting grub. I picked up a Win laptop at Christmas and figured I'd set it up for dual-boot at some point. Now not so sure.
Benton 1may20 -- NX7O benton@siletzbay.com
Links: ------ [1] https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/