Here’s a new slogan off the top of my head: “If it isn’t virtual, it isn’t
real.” :-)
I use VMWare Fusion on my MacBook Pro, although I’ve generally been impressed
with VirtualBox (the price is certainly right).
Lately, I’ve been using a VM within a VM. I need to maintain an app on some
Great input, thanks!
I admit to being a browser fan-boy just because, beyond needing a modern
browser, its config-free.
But I'm definitely open to zero-config of any sort. Will report.
BTW: The linear algebra course the MOOC is modeled after uses Strang's
Linear Algebra.
Tom: (10/11/09)
I am subscribed to a MOO programmers list, and someone offered a Vagrant
file for MOO tools; so besides eliminating dependency problems it can be
used to giftwrap goodies. However, virtualisation still takes a little
setting up and although performance has improved considerably in recent
times
