Puppy Linux Virtual Machine Files
ready vmx
I came across safe_home_banking.vmx on the VMplayer site. Simple editing is all it takes to make it work flawlessly with the Puppy iso file to your liking. In fact it works with all kinds of iso files.
This way I can try an iso in virtual machine. If I like it I can install it on my machine. In any case it is a major space saver.
I have created a 4 gb virtual drive with a 2.5 gb bootable dos 7.1 partition, 500 mb Linux swap & a 1 gb hda 6 for use in vmware player. So far it has used up only 18 mb of space. What I have to experiment with is to boot & install Linux to this virtual drive.
This way I can try an iso in virtual machine. If I like it I can install it on my machine. In any case it is a major space saver.
I have created a 4 gb virtual drive with a 2.5 gb bootable dos 7.1 partition, 500 mb Linux swap & a 1 gb hda 6 for use in vmware player. So far it has used up only 18 mb of space. What I have to experiment with is to boot & install Linux to this virtual drive.
Re: ready vmx
This sounds very interesting and I would like to try it.pmshah wrote:I came across safe_home_banking.vmx on the VMplayer site. Simple editing is all it takes to make it work flawlessly with the Puppy iso file to your liking. In fact it works with all kinds of iso files.
This way I can try an iso in virtual machine. If I like it I can install it on my machine. In any case it is a major space saver.
Could you give more info on where to get 'safe_home_banking.vmx' and how to set it up to run any Puppy iso?
What editing is needed?
Paul
I can send it to you
You can download the player from the following site...
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
Install this file.
he appliance is actually a very simple text file. Copy paste the following test in a txt file. Rename it to "puppy.vmx" Leave out the Top & bottom dashed lines.
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config.version = "7"
virtualHW.version = "3"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
memsize = "128"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
ide0:0.present = "FALSE"
ide0:0.fileName = "Other.vmdk"
ide0:0.deviceType = "ata-hardDisk"
ide1:0.present = "TRUE"
ide1:0.fileName = "puppy.iso"
ide1:0.deviceType = "cdrom-image"
floppy0.present = "FALSE"
ethernet0.present = "TRUE"
ethernet0.connectionType = "nat"
usb.present = "TRUE"
sound.present = "TRUE"
sound.virtualDev = "es1371"
sound.fileName = "-1"
sound.autodetect = "TRUE"
displayName = "Puppy Linux"
guestOS = "other"
ide1:0.autodetect = "TRUE"
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Place your "puppy. iso" file in the same folder as this puppy.vmx file. Start your vmplayer & point to this puppy.vmx file. You have a full functional virtual machine. Select video resolution in Puppy to one level below your host's native resolution otherwise you will fill up the screen entirely.
You can simply change the 2 obvious puppy references in this file & use it with absolutely any iso you have. You can change memory allotment to suit your hardware. Do not use an iso that installs an os since this file does not furnish a pre configured virtual hard disk. For foing that some changes as well as an additional file of about 1mb size are required.
Hope this helps.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
Install this file.
he appliance is actually a very simple text file. Copy paste the following test in a txt file. Rename it to "puppy.vmx" Leave out the Top & bottom dashed lines.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
config.version = "7"
virtualHW.version = "3"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
memsize = "128"
MemAllowAutoScaleDown = "FALSE"
ide0:0.present = "FALSE"
ide0:0.fileName = "Other.vmdk"
ide0:0.deviceType = "ata-hardDisk"
ide1:0.present = "TRUE"
ide1:0.fileName = "puppy.iso"
ide1:0.deviceType = "cdrom-image"
floppy0.present = "FALSE"
ethernet0.present = "TRUE"
ethernet0.connectionType = "nat"
usb.present = "TRUE"
sound.present = "TRUE"
sound.virtualDev = "es1371"
sound.fileName = "-1"
sound.autodetect = "TRUE"
displayName = "Puppy Linux"
guestOS = "other"
ide1:0.autodetect = "TRUE"
----------------------------------------------------------------
Place your "puppy. iso" file in the same folder as this puppy.vmx file. Start your vmplayer & point to this puppy.vmx file. You have a full functional virtual machine. Select video resolution in Puppy to one level below your host's native resolution otherwise you will fill up the screen entirely.
You can simply change the 2 obvious puppy references in this file & use it with absolutely any iso you have. You can change memory allotment to suit your hardware. Do not use an iso that installs an os since this file does not furnish a pre configured virtual hard disk. For foing that some changes as well as an additional file of about 1mb size are required.
Hope this helps.
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Puppy 2.11-2.13 VMWare
Is it possible to make The Puppy 211-213-vmware? It would be incredible!MU wrote:The Puppy 107-vmware moved to a new server:
http://htb65.de/puppylinux/puppy-releases/1.0.7/
There also is a new vmwareplayer for Puppy 2.02, for details read this thread:
http://www.murga.org/~puppy/viewtopic.php?t=10420
Mark
Torsmo replacement
while struggling with some "unknowns" in the control file of Torsmo which isn't maintained since 2004 I stumbled across a fully maintained successor: Conky (conky.sourceforge.net). It's a bit "fatter" then Torsmo with more capabilities but to me the most important aspect is that it's maintained. Compiled and installed without problems so far.
Juergen
Juergen
Hi don't worry about the previous request for a link
I followed the instructions for the VMX file
downloaded Murga's 50M Mean Puppy
and it works fine
had to rename iso to puppy.iso Changing the name in the script to match Murga's 50M Mean Puppy file name did not work.
DC
I followed the instructions for the VMX file
downloaded Murga's 50M Mean Puppy
and it works fine
had to rename iso to puppy.iso Changing the name in the script to match Murga's 50M Mean Puppy file name did not work.
DC
a little bit of knowledge and I'm dangerous
my limited knowledge reply
VM - Virtual machine i.e. a virtual PC
in my case allows you to run puppy in a VM running in windows XP
I've had puppy 2.13 running ok.
I just used it for playing with while I have to be in windows (work programmes ).
I boot back to harddrive puppy as soon as I don't need windows!
DC
VM - Virtual machine i.e. a virtual PC
in my case allows you to run puppy in a VM running in windows XP
I've had puppy 2.13 running ok.
I just used it for playing with while I have to be in windows (work programmes ).
I boot back to harddrive puppy as soon as I don't need windows!
DC
a little bit of knowledge and I'm dangerous
as for XP having holes - speak to bill
For XP I've have a router with hardware firewall, Zonealarm software firewall - to protect me from the kids downloads, AVG anti-virus.
and Puppy don't need any of the above.
And I don't know if XP problems could effect a VM running puppy.
but its a iso anyway so no worries
DC
For XP I've have a router with hardware firewall, Zonealarm software firewall - to protect me from the kids downloads, AVG anti-virus.
and Puppy don't need any of the above.
And I don't know if XP problems could effect a VM running puppy.
but its a iso anyway so no worries
DC
a little bit of knowledge and I'm dangerous
Hi,
I have followed install procedure and got pizzapup running fine in vmware with speed ! Though i have two problems i hope someone may help to solve:
1. i cannot see/mount hard drives (fat or ntfs) nor cdrom drive
2. network is not working because it gives an error messages stating it is yet in use...
Can someone help ?
Best regards
I have followed install procedure and got pizzapup running fine in vmware with speed ! Though i have two problems i hope someone may help to solve:
1. i cannot see/mount hard drives (fat or ntfs) nor cdrom drive
2. network is not working because it gives an error messages stating it is yet in use...
Can someone help ?
Best regards
Windoze on Linux?
All the discussion so far seems to be about using VMware to allow Puppy to run under windoze.
However, I would like to run windoze under linux (with a strong preference for puppy).
VMware will run under Linux, but has someone tried this under Puppy, or even created a dotpup for it?
MM
However, I would like to run windoze under linux (with a strong preference for puppy).
VMware will run under Linux, but has someone tried this under Puppy, or even created a dotpup for it?
MM
Re: Windoze on Linux?
That would be very cool.MustardMan wrote:
VMware will run under Linux, but has someone tried this under Puppy, or even created a dotpup for it?
MM
Puppy-1.09CE, Metisse, xfce, VMware server running Win98(in spanish with MacOS Aqua theme for AstonShell):
Puppy baremetal for VMware Server - Mostly SOLVED
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 79&t=10505
Search in the forum for more info.
Puppy baremetal for VMware Server - Mostly SOLVED
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 79&t=10505
Search in the forum for more info.
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VMWare and DirectX
Hi there.
Has anybody managed to get VMWare's support for direct3d/direct rendering running in either desktop or player?
Will it support the Nvidia440mx in direct 3d mode?
The support docs he say yes,yes,yes.
The computer she say NO NO NO!
Prism 2.17.1
Geforce440
WINXP/SBS2003 guests.
Has anybody managed to get VMWare's support for direct3d/direct rendering running in either desktop or player?
Will it support the Nvidia440mx in direct 3d mode?
The support docs he say yes,yes,yes.
The computer she say NO NO NO!
Prism 2.17.1
Geforce440
WINXP/SBS2003 guests.
I tried the direct3d support and had no luck. I installed Vista as the guest with XP Pro as the host & the direct3d support, the Vista games wouldn't load the graphics. Conversely I installed Vista as a guest with no direct3d support and the Vista games played, albeit a little slower and a warning message about no 3d acceleration. 3d support in VMWare is still experimental, as is Vista support but I've been running it with no problems, windows updates, firewall & antivirus installed and playing with Google Chrome web browser on it.
Installing the VMWare tools is a must, for various enhancements not least of which is being able to select your native screen resolution. I run all mine full screen, minimise it to get to desktop if needed.
Have a look at this site http://easyvmx.com/ - it creates the files needed to run other OS's for VMWare Player, unless you purchase VMWare Workstation - then you can do it yourself. It creates the virtual hard drive et al, and is only a few kb download. You can also setup a shared folder, which I've found very useful.
My virtual machines to date are: Vista Ultimate, Fedora 8 Gamer (I've got no games on XP Pro - by design), Linux Mint 5 rc1, Dreamlinux and others I've deleted - no uninstall, just delete the folder.
I will be trying Puppy in VMWare, but I don't think it'll beat frugal install - unless you're trying development releases of course.
Anyone wanting any help with VMware - I'll try to help, but it will not be Puppy related until I've tried it myself.
reborn
Installing the VMWare tools is a must, for various enhancements not least of which is being able to select your native screen resolution. I run all mine full screen, minimise it to get to desktop if needed.
Have a look at this site http://easyvmx.com/ - it creates the files needed to run other OS's for VMWare Player, unless you purchase VMWare Workstation - then you can do it yourself. It creates the virtual hard drive et al, and is only a few kb download. You can also setup a shared folder, which I've found very useful.
My virtual machines to date are: Vista Ultimate, Fedora 8 Gamer (I've got no games on XP Pro - by design), Linux Mint 5 rc1, Dreamlinux and others I've deleted - no uninstall, just delete the folder.
I will be trying Puppy in VMWare, but I don't think it'll beat frugal install - unless you're trying development releases of course.
Anyone wanting any help with VMware - I'll try to help, but it will not be Puppy related until I've tried it myself.
reborn