When has that changed? All the VMware testing I have done, I have always used the free Player version, always being able to create virtual machines.

I just had to try this, once again, in my efforts to try to understand how so incredibly simple procedure can sometimes, for some users be so difficult. Downloaded Ubuntu 15.10 (did not see any...

In my response to you was nothing arrogant, offensive or impolite, only facts. I had no idea you do not want to hear the truth if it involves errors made by you.

Please try to understand this:

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I have never had any issues in setting up a Linux virtual machine on Hyper-V, simply by following the instructions. The tutorial you referred to at our sister site the Eight Forums is valid and gives...

No.

You are welcome Steve :)

In addition to my previous post, here's a simple explanation how the virtual switches work in host and a vm.

When you create external virtual switches, also the host starts using them. Here's the...

Yes. Depending on your needs you can assign a vm an external virtual switch (full network & Internet connectivity), an internal switch (full network connectivity, no Internet) or a private switch...

I am biased to answer, I am a Hyper-V fan and do not know VMware products too well. Anyway, some features in Hyper-V I like:


The Checkpoints, I use Standard Checkpoints exclusively, for some...