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SyverDude
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Enthusiast

vmware converter - convert linux

Does anyone any any idea when / if vmware will be supporting the conversion process for linux?

Thanks,

Jon

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RDPetruska
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It might be a lot easier if there were not 1700 different varieties of Linux out there. In this case I think "linux" is too broad of a term. You \*might* get lucky and get support for, say, standard kernels of the Supported guest OS flavors of Linux variants. But I wouldn't hold my breath. I'd expect Solaris or Netware support first, as there are very few variations there.

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SyverDude
Enthusiast
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Absolutely, I can understand the problems you are describing.

Specifically, I would think support for SLES and Redhat Enterprise would be a good start. I just haven't seen any roadmap or anything like this. Anyone?

\- Jon

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esiebert7625
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It is kinda supported (experimental support they call it). Here's some links on it...

Linux conversion - http://virtualaleph.blogspot.com/2007/04/cloning-linux-machine-with-converter.html

Linux conversion - http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?messageID=562582&#562582

Virtualize a Linux Server with VmWare Converter 3.0.1 - http://virtualaleph.blogspot.com/2007/05/virtualize-linux-server-with-vmware.html

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PenguinHerder
Contributor
Contributor

Stop being a troll. From the VMWare configuration drop-down, are there 1700 entries? I WONDER WHICH VERSONS OF LINUX THE TOOL MIGHT POSSIBLY SUPPORT.

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theanykey
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