[plug] VMWare and Linux - VMWare's response regarding Debian

[Bret Busby]

I forward the following message, from VMWare, in response to my query 
regarding VMWare and Debian.

-- 
Bret Busby

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:18:23 -0700
From: Sales <sales at vmware.com>
To: Bret Busby <bret at busby.net>, Sales <sales at vmware.com>
Subject: RE: VMWare OS platforms

Hi Bret,

Thank you for your email.  I wish I could provide you with more information,
but we are unable to discuss future releases until an official company
statement is made or a press release is announced.  Please stay tuned to our
website for updates.  Thanks!

Regards,
Amy
VMware Sales Support

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-----Original Message-----
From: Bret Busby [mailto:bret at busby.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 9:59 PM
To: Sales
Subject: VMWare OS platforms



Hello.

I am considering upgrading my computer system, and am considering the 
inclusion of VMWare, to allow concuurent use of multiple operating 
systems on the sme computer.

I currently use two versions of Windows, and Red Hat Linux 7.3, which is 
on its way out, according to Red Hat, having been superseded by Red Hat 
Linux 9.0, with support for Red Hat Linux 7.3 being phased out.

I currently use multiple booting, which means that I can only use one 
operating system at any time, on the one computer.

Due to the way that Red Hat handles its upgrades and updates, I have 
been considering using Debian Linux, which my wife already uses, as do 
many members of the Western Australian Linux Users Group, known as PLUG 
(Perth Linux Users Group), Perth being the state capital of Western 
Australia.

However, I note that VMWare apparently does not support Debian Linux, 
either as a host operating system, or as a guest operating system, which 
I find to be a disincentive to try VMWare. The not supporting Debian 
Linux as an operating system, is indicated on the VMWare web site.

Can you please advise me as to whether VMWare is intended to support 
Debian Linux as both a host operating system, and as a guest operating 
system, and, if so, when this is expected to be implemented?

Thank you in anticipation.

-- 
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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