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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:02:08 +0100
From: Robert Joosten <robert@ml.erje.net>
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Subject: Re: FreeBSD in VMWare box
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Hi,

> If one installs FreeBSD 7.0 in a VMWare box, the answer/choicde for
> 'install boot manager' is this: Standard MBR ?

Yes, or choos not to install a boot manager. Both worked with freebsd 6.x 
and ESX 2.5x

> Should one configure Ethernet then. If yes, what static IP parameters 
> must one enter??

The next that's available in your lan.

Hth.

Regards,
Robert