On 2020-05-01 17:27, Tony Fuller wrote:

> If you don't mind downloading a lot of unnecessary compiling tools, Microsoft 
> has pre built image for virtual box, VMware and more at 
> https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ [1] 
> 
> The VM is license free but only good for 30/60 days, I can't remember which. 
> 
> I haven't dual booted windows in about 2 years for the exact reason Nigel 
> mentioned -- it will remove grub and install its own bootloader (which 
> doesn't normally see Linux last I checked)
> 
> Tony.

VmWare's is good indefinitely, I've already received several updates,
going on a year or so. 

And, especially, thanks for the heads-up regarding Win overwriting grub.
 I picked up a Win laptop at Christmas and figured I'd set it up for
dual-boot at some point.  Now not so sure. 

Benton 1may20
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Links:
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[1]
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/
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