On 1/19/07, Avi Schwartz <fedora3509@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Les Mikesell wrote: > Denis Leroy wrote: >> Les Mikesell wrote: >>> roland wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> I need some advice. >>>> I have a client, car spare parts, who has a lot of >>>> Microsoft-programs to install, pricelists and tech-info. >>>> So I was thinking: >>>> 1.install Fedora as terminal server for internet,mail and office. >>>> 2.install vmware above >>>> 3.install Microsoft terminal server, as a virtual server of vmware, >>>> for the typical MsWin applications >>>> >>>> Is this a good idea, or is there a better way? >>> >>> If you are looking for stability in the host OS, fedora probably >>> isn't the best choice. >>> First you'll have to track down a patch to even make vmware work >> >> no you won't >> > I've seen several posts that the module won't compile. Are they > mistaken? I had > enough trouble under FC5 that I haven't tried again yet. It compiles (and runs) fine on my FC 6, no patches needed.
For me, Vmware Workstation 5.5.3 worked with the 2.6.18 kernel, but fails to compile vmnet with the 2.6.19 kernel. The vmware-any-any-update105 patch is of no help.
Avi
