IMac :: Using 8GB For Virtual Machines?

Oct 27, 2009

Looking to get a new desktop and I've decided an iMac fits the bill perfectly as I believe it's the best value on the market by far. Anyway, I plan to get Fusion 3.0 here fairly soon, and will likely use Windoze7, and a distro or two or linux with it. Do you think that having 8GB of RAM would benefit enough to go for it? (It'd just order it afterward I'm sure, and install myself) I would be using both MS and Linux OS's for work, and hopefully some play if VM's will allow some decent gaming.

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Mac Pro :: Allow For Several Concurrent Virtual Machines?

Sep 19, 2010

I am interested to see if any MR users out there use their Mac Pro for running multiple virtual machines concurrently? Plenty of folks run one or two even on a MBP with little problems at all. I am considering running 4 at the same time. Is this going to work? I plan on running Vmware Fusion 3 with 4 virtual machines with Windows 2003 Server Enterprise. This will hopefully work as my all-in-one virtual lab for my security research and development.

I was thinking of an 8 core 2.66 (2009) MP with 24GB of RAM to start with.

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MacBook Air :: MBA Rev A And Virtual Machines?

Jan 30, 2009

Has any one experienced how the MBA Rev A (1.6, 80 GB HD model) handles virtual machines? I need Windows sometimes due to my work (damn you Windows networks) and would love to be able to use my MBA.

I was thinking of using VMWare or VirtualBox from Sun.

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MacBook Air :: Virtual Machines With Rev. B SSD?

Apr 13, 2009

I would like some input on the current Rev. B/SSD owners.

How does virtual machines run, specifically Windows XP Professional SP3?

My cousin is thinking about purchasing the Rev B SSD model but he requires Windows XP for work purposes. He won't be running much, just some basic software. I run a Vista virtual machine on my current 17" and it tends to studder a little sometimes.

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Windows On Mac :: Best Way To Back Up Virtual Machines?

Dec 5, 2009

'd like to run Win 7 on virtualization software, but not sure of the best way to back up, as I've been reading a lot about how Time Machine (unless you configure it not to) will save the VM folder as one large file, which of course could make the back up tens of GBs and bloat a drive quickly. I'm planning to connect an external HDD partitioned for both Time Machine (for incremental backups) and Superduper(for more easily bootable restore).

VMware Fusion (for instance) recommends backing up within the VM itself. But this alone doesn't seem like a good strategy for catastrophic failure of a HDD.

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Applications :: Networking Two Virtual Machines - On Same Host

May 24, 2009

is it possible to network 2x virtual machines (on the same box; a Mac Pro) using any of the available VM suites out there (vmware or parallels, etc)? I'm developing/QAing client/server apps, and it would suck if i have to purchase more machines when I have 8x cores and 16GB of RAM available at my disposal on my MP.

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MacBook :: Upgrading To 4GB - Running Two Virtual Machines

Jul 12, 2010

I'm thinking to run two virtual machines, and wonder if upgrading from 2GB to 4GB is any useful?

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Software :: Free Virtual Machines To Run Windows Xp/vista On Os X?

Jul 8, 2008

are there any free virtual machines to run windows xp/vista on os x?

something similar to vmware fusion or parallels, except free.

i am looking at VirtualBox and Bochs but i was wondering if any one here had suggestions.

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Windows On Mac :: Way To Copy/share Data Between Virtual Machines

May 26, 2010

I've got Win7 pro and XP Pro as virtual machines. No bootcamp. I'd love to copy certain chunks of large data straight across when both virtual machines are running but don't see a way to do it without using a USB drive, etc.

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Mac OS X Lion Server :: Start Virtual Machines With CGI-Scripts

May 25, 2012

i have running some Virtual Machines on my Mac Mini Server that i want to start and stop dynamicly. I thought i can do that with CGI-Scripts. If i know the correct URL the VM will start or stop. The problem is that the script must be started with my user-id. The _www user cannot start the VM's. Is it possible that i run a CGI-Script with a different user-id? Or do you have an other idea how can i realise my requirement. 

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Mac OS X (10.7.2)

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IMac :: How Hot Do The 4850 Machines Run Compared To The 130 Or 120?

Apr 27, 2009

Has anyone done some sort of a comparison?

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IMac :: Method To Be Used To Move Files From Old To New Machines?

Apr 21, 2009

I thought it would be interesting as well as a good learning point for new Mac users whether you are moving files from your old PC to Mac or Mac to Mac. Explain if you would what method you are using such as Time Machine, or manual backups, or utilizing Mobile Me for your misc backups and how did you use them. What other methods worked for you? Be specific if you don't mind. I think this would be educational for all concerned. Let the Discussion begin:

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IMac :: Apple Use Different CD Drives When Building Machines?

Apr 27, 2009

My original 1st iMac (3.06 ATI) has a "OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5670s" dvd drive. My identical replacement has a "PIONEER DVD RW DVRTS08. Is this the norm across the range? I'm assuming both are similar?

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IMac :: Do The I5 Machines Consume Significantly More Power Than The C2d Ones

Oct 27, 2009

Can't seem to find this info anywhere.

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IMac :: Transferring Data Between Two Machines - How To Connect

May 15, 2010

How do you transfer all of your files/ music/ photos/ videos/ etc. on to your new Mac? Is there some cord you need to plug in to transfer everything, or should I go to the local Apple Store and have them do everything?

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Hardware :: Connecting IMac With Two Machines To Internet Wirelessly

Apr 7, 2008

I'm purchasing a new iMac intel core2 duo and want to connect it and my G4 500MHz Power Mac tower and 550Mhz PowerBook wirelessly to the internet. I have Cable modem at the front of my house and will put the iMac in a different room about 10m away. I have my G4 tower separate from the house about 40m away and my PowerBook won't be more than 10m from the modem. I am purchasing a 500GB Time Capsule to act as a wireless router and as an external hard drive for the iMac. How do I, or can I, connect the other two macs to the internet wirelessly?

The advice 1: iMac is fine.
G4 Tower_install an airport express card (802.11n) and insert where the old card should go. It should connect to internet wirelessly.
PowerBook_same thing(?)
The advice 2:
G4 Tower_install a Shintaro USB2.0 5-Port PCI Card and Addlogix USB 2.0 54MBps Wireless Adaptor
PowerBook_can't do anything for it.

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IMac :: Using, SSD And Virtual Memory - How To Fix It

Sep 6, 2010

I have an 40 GB SSD installed on my 2010 iMac 27" with a 2TB HDD hosting the users folder. I was running Transmission and encoding a DVD when I was told that I am out of Virtual Memory and must restart.

My question is: will using the SSD for Virtual Memory affect its performance down the line (as they should not be written to too much.) If so, how can I change my virtual memory storage location? *Xupport didn't work.

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IMac :: Virtual Box - Quad Or Duo?

Nov 10, 2009

In theory, will windows on virtualbox be running best on a quad or duo iMac? Right now I am doing it on a 2008 MacBook and I must say it does put a strain on the computer to the point of being annoying. I ask since in process of upgrading to iMac.

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OS X :: Installing Virtual PC On An IMac G5 PPC?

Apr 4, 2010

I want to try to run virtual PC on my mac to play an Mmorpg called "Runes of Magic" (RoM)

Now I tried to download Virtual PC running the .dmg file, but all that popped up was an updater. It said I needed to download the program.

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MacBook Pro :: Delete Osx 10.7 Virtual Partition On Virtual Box?

Mar 27, 2012

How do I delete macbook pro osx 10.7 virtual partition on virtual box?  I already deleted the virtual machine and the app but the partition is still there.

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

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OS X V10.7 Lion :: Delete Virtual Partition On Virtual-box?

Mar 27, 2012

do I delete virtual partition on virtualbox?  I'm using Mac OS X v10.7 Lion and installed Window7 through virtualbox.  I decided to use boot camp instead so I deleted the virtual machine and the the app.  However, the partition is still there.  How can I remove/delete the virtual partition. 

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

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Applications :: Unable To Install Virtual PC 7 On Imac

Feb 20, 2010

I'm currently trying to install virtual PC 7 on my iMac. The initial part of the install runs ok, but once I click on complete, I get an application quit unexpectedly message.

If I reboot the mac, and try and manually run the VPC7 app to complete the install I just keep getting the message.

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OS X :: Syncing Machines/mbp

Sep 19, 2010

I have a MBP 2.16 ghz core2duo leopard 10.5.8, which I use mainly for schoolwork(I'm a teacher), recently I bought an Imac G5(tiger10.4) so I would have more space on my desk, I tried to move files etc. over to the iMac (firewire) and found out that newer software does not transfer to an older version and I ordered an install DVD to put leopard on the iMac, can I use the migration option to get files over to the iMac after the leopard install or do I have to update leopard first to get it at the same level as my MBP?

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OS X :: Using VNC Mac And Windows Machines?

Dec 23, 2008

Straight to the point here is what I would like to be able to do (if possible):

- I have a MBP that I bring to work with me on a regular basis.
- I have a Sony Vaio + A Desktop both running Windows XP at my home office.

Question: Is it possible to control my Windows machines at home with my MBP while at work (two different places) via VNC?

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OS X :: How To Sync Up Machines?

Mar 7, 2009

I recently started my own business and have a MP (see my sig) at home where I do all my work. I have CS4, MS Office, MTR, Handbrake, Toast as well as Parallels with WinXP running. Under Windoze I have another copy of office (Enterprise 2007), Quickbooks Pro and several specialized apps I need for my business.For a variety of reasons, I'll soon be getting a 15" MBP. From a third-party I'll bump the RAM for 2GB to 4GB and get the new 500GB 7200RPM drive.

So, the big question is how do I sync up the machines?I need to make sure I've got the same apps (OS X and Win) as well as keep all the documents sync'd up.Initially, can I use Carbon Copy Cloner to clone my MP boot drive with all my apps, documents and personal settings to the new 500GB drive? What's the best way to do this initially and going forward?

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MacBook Air :: How Fast Are These Machines?

Mar 4, 2008

How fast are the airs, I need to get a new labtop for college and was pretty much focusing on the pros...i have a 1.83 cd, would a 1.6 c2d be all that faster??? in a way it seems very illogical

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Mac Pro :: Best Way To Keep Docs On Two Machines In Sync?

Mar 13, 2009

The temptation to buy a Mac Pro is, for me, almost irresistible. Now currently I have a MBP which I carry to and from the office each day (can't bare to work on the PCs in the office) and it has about 3Gb of docs, both personal and work related.

I'll want to have those docs on both the MP & MBP and I'll want them in sync. What's the best way to keep those docs in sync? I'd also be curious to hear how people deal with keep their iTunes library in sync across two machines.

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Mac Pro :: How Loud Are The New Machines In General

Mar 15, 2009

how loud are the new machines in general? How much louder do they get under load? How much of the noise is contributed by the graphics card? How do they compare to the 2008 MacPro or to the PowerMac G5?Many questions, I know. I have a G5 Quad 2.5 at the moment, at it is rather loud, especially under load. Back then, I bought it with a better graphics card (7800) and exchanged the graphics card fan with a quieter fan from Zalman. This eliminated the annoying, high-pitched sound, but the complete machine is still very audible.

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OS X :: Kernel Panics On Two Machines?

Sep 8, 2009

Can kernel panics on one machine somehow cause panics on another machine. My situation, I recently started using a BC338 esata card in my mid 2007 MBP running Leopard. Never had panics before but since trying to use this card with an esata drive I've had 5 kernel panics. I also have a Mac Mini running Snow Leopard which has had two kernel panics during times when the MBP had panics. Can these be related? Before using this card, I never had panics on either machine?

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App Store :: App For Alignment Of Machines?

Feb 5, 2012

Is there an app for alignment of machines?

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

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