Virtual PC

How does it work for you?

[madcat]

I was about to buy a new hard drive and install multiple systems by partitioning the space. But tonight, my instructor mentioned Virtual PC by Connectix. It seems like a less costly/simple way of creating a browser testing environment, and I just wanted to get some ideas from those that are using it, or have used it.

Thanks for any suggestion...
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[bill]

madcat we just had a pretty good thread about this topic. Check this thread: Browser/Platform Simulator [webmasterworld.com]

[madcat]

Thanks bill, have you tried either of these packages?

[bill]

Nope, but I'm leaning toward VMware due to all I've read. I just need a bit of time to play with this because I know that setting up a virtual PC will involve installing multiple versions of Windows, etc. I have to finish a few projects before I can try.

[bitstearm]

I have used Virtual PC before and it worked fine for testing web sites with windows browsers. These days I use VNC instead. I have VNC servers running on Windows and Unix boxes and with a VNC client on my Mac I can easily test Win and Unix browsers remotely. Take a look at [uk.research.att.com...] It works and it is free as in beer.

[Macguru]

I will echo bitstearm on that VPC thing. (but never tried VNC)

VPC on a fast and memory filled Mac allows me to test sites on any platform and on most browsers by just hitting reload in the proper window. A Mac with VPC is an all in one solution to work efficiently.

IMHO, the only way to go. ;)

[madcat]

How much memory are we talking? 512MB sufficient for Virtual PC?

[Macguru]

Yes it should be more than enough for a single copy, but you will need more if you want to keep many versions of Windows running simultaneously.