On Tue, 26 Feb 2013, Yasha Karant wrote:

> 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?

The choices are either turn "secure boot off" or run a os/bootloader that 
has a signature that uefi knows about(Microsoft).  This assumes a uefi 
only i386/x86_64 motherboard.  The uefi is more complicated but at least 
there is a way to turn off "secure boot".

Note that the Linux Foundation is sponsoring a effort to "create" a signed 
boot loader.  I do not think that TUV is planning on using this .

No speak vmware.

-Connie Sieh
  >
> 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.
>