My understanding is that if the machine is licensed for MS Windows, then 
the release and version for which it is so licensed can legally be run 
under VirtualBox (or the equivalent):  Linux as the host OS, VirtualBox, 
and then a fresh install from media of the licensed MS Windows.  I do 
however, in most cases, remove the original works formatted MS Windows 
hard drive for the same purpose mentioned below.

Will VirtualBox run MS Win 8 assuming the eufi issue can be solved for 
the host OS?

At present, I am running SL 6x with VirtualBox running MS Win 7 -- and 
dread having to do to MS Win 8 and all of the eufi nonsense -- 
particularly if I get a new laptop.

Yasha Karant

On 02/26/2013 11:04 AM, Ken Teh wrote:
> I never boot a new laptop into Windows.  I replace the original hard drive
> with a new one and install Linux on it.  This way I can put the original
> disk
> back in and never void my warranty.  You can then even sell it in its
> "original" state.
>
> Of course, this works only if you don't plan to use Windows.
>
> I use a $500 Lenovo X120e netbook.
>
>
> On 02/26/2013 11:26 AM, Scott_Gates wrote:
>> OK, If I needed a desktop, I'd just roll my own. Probably starting with
>>
>> something bare-bones from TigerDirect.
>>
>> I'm thinking of buying a new laptop, rather than just recycling old ones,
>>
>> like I have been.
>>
>> I have HEARD there are issues with trying to install on computers with
>>
>> Windows8 already installed--the only source I have of "CHEAP" laptops.
>>
>> Basically a Wal-mart or Best-buy boxes that I can get in the $250-$400 ra
>> nge.
>>
>> Does anybody have experience with this?  Yeah, I know I'll be Voiding the
>>
>> Warranty--but, I need a laptop for real work--not socializing or net
>> flicking.  You know what I mean.