CmdrLaForge said:Question: I already own Windows 2000. Can I just purchase Virtual PC without a copy of Windows and install then from my original CDs ?
Thanks
Yes - you can use your copy of windows 2000.
We use virtual pc at work for support and pre sales. Basically it is alright but it runs like an absoloute dog. If you think about it it has to emulate every piece of hardware that a computer has with software, obviously this is going to be very inefficient.
A very viable option, and the option that i will be taking when my 12" ibook arrives is to use Remote Desktop Connection (as has been mentioned).
If you have ever used terminal services on a pc, this is just the mac client for connecting to your pc. Basically it just means that the output from the pc is been duplicated on your mac, and the input from your mac is sent to the pc. As long as you have a decent connection (even 15kb/sec works absoloutely fine for me) then the speed will be almost as good as if you were on the pc itself! Very handy if you work in a pc environment.
I'm working part time and studying full time, it means that when at uni i can access our servers at work over the wireless network and access all our applications for support
I appreciate that this isn't an option for those with a mac or two at home, but otherwise definatley worth trying! you won't be disappointed.
note: the download of the client is only 1mb!!