How to Use a Virtual PC in Vista for Suse
Virtual PC 2007 is a versatile piece of software that allows users to run different operating systems and configurations all from their desktop through virtualization. Using Virtual PC, you can easily install an operating system, such as openSUSE, to either use in Virtual PC exclusively or to experiment with before installing as your main operating system. Virtual PC will allow you the freedom to work natively in many situations, without having to purchase another computer to work on. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 runs on Windows Vista and Windows 7.
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Instructions
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Setting Up Virtual PC
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Download and install Virtual PC 2007, if you do not already have it, and open the application (see "Resources").
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Click the "New" button from the Virtual PC console and select the "Create a new virtual machine option" before clicking "Next" to begin.
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Choose a name for the new virtual machine and click "Next" to continue.
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Choose "Other" from the operating system's drop-down selection box, then click "Next."
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Adjust the RAM option to at least "512 MB" to help the computer run smoothly. Click "Next" and choose to use "A new virtual hard disk" before clicking "Next" again.
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Save the virtual hard disk in a directory of your choosing before clicking "Next" to reach the final dialog. If all of the data looks correct, click "Finish."
Installing openSUSE in Virtual PC
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Download an openSUSE disk image from its website (see "Resources"). Start Virtual PC and select your virtual machine from the dialog before clicking "Start."
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Choose "CD" from the main menu and then "Capture ISO Image." Select the openSUSE image that you downloaded and openSUSE will boot in Virtual PC.
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Choose "New Installation" and click "Next." Choose your region and time zone and click "Next." Choose your preferred desktop environment and window manager, either KDE or Gnome.
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Allocate custom partitions or choose the default of "Partition Based" and click "Next." Enter your user details on the next screen before clicking "Next." Enter your root, or administrator, password and click "Next."
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Click "Install" and then "Install" again from the confirm installation dialog. After installation, the virtual machine will reset and you will be able to login and use openSUSE as if it were natively installed.
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