How to run Windows under Ubuntu

So I installed a fresh copy of Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft on my Sony Vaio 2.4 Ghz 40 GB 4200 RPM (yuk) HD that has a couple of years on it. I was running Edubuntu and it was running a little bloated, and some of the educational software got a little excessive. So here I am with a fresh install of Ubuntu and loving it. So needless to say, I had to try out Brian’s comment, right? Here is what he said…

Hi I would suggest instead of dual booting to try running XP under VMware Server (its free).
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Could not be happier with my B&B

I met the owner this morning as I was greeted so wonderfully as I ambled up the stairs and into the main part of the house for breakfast. Her name is Beverly, and she hugged me. She said she was a hugger. I like that. Very warm, very pleasant, very personal. Since I’m so big into the idea of life being all about relationships and all. We had a nice chat about her house, her kids, and her husband. Wonderful lady.

Her 10-month old has me missing my baby! Sniff sniff…

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