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Subject: Re: VMware host on stable?
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Michael Butler wrote:
> What is the most recent version of VMware known to work on 6.x in host 
> mode so as to be able to run windoze as a guest?
> 
> Anyone tried 5.5 on 6.x yet? .. or the time-limited beta (expires ~July) 
> of VMware server (free! at http://www.vmware.com/products/server)?
> 
>     Michael
> 

I have the same question.  I've been looking at porting the 5.5 vmmon
module, but haven't had time yet to start.  All I really need is the
ability to run an existing vmware image.  And no, qemu and xen and
all that is not an option.

Scott