Help, I need a Windows VM for my work

[Linux for blind general discussion]

Hi Didier,


Doesn't look like the script got attached.


Regards,


Brandt

On 8/10/21 3:59 PM, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> Hi again Brandt,
>
> The script is attached
>
> Intructions for use:
> 1. Create a directory ~/qemu
> Assuming that your username is brandt; hust type to do that:
> mkdir /home/brandt/qemu
> or just:
> mkdir ~/qemu
> As a reminder, ~ stands for /home/<username>
> In my case /usr/didier, in yours I assume /home/brandt
> but anyway the output of this command will tell you:
> echo ~
>
> 2. move the Windows ISO file in ~/qemu,  renamed ~/qemu/win windows.iso
> For instance her I did this:
>
> /data/images_ISO/Windows10_InsiderPreview_Client_x64_fr-fr_21354.iso
>
> 3. Download the script windows.sh and store it somewhere
> Change to the directory where it is installed and run it like this:
> sh windows.sh
> Then press Enter.
> Press  Enter again after 5 seconds to make sure it starts the Windows
> Wait patiently until the installer displays its first screen in the VM.
>
> Notes:
> You need to be in a graphical environment like Mate.
> If the VM steals the focus, type Ctrl+Alt+G to get it back on the host.
>
> After Windows installation, running the script should start Windows 
> directly in
> the VM.
>
> Cheers,
> Didier
>
>
> Le 10/08/2021 à 15:06, Linux for blind general discussion a écrit :
>> Hi Brandt,
>>
>> I will attach to my next message a script that sets up a qemu VM
>> allowing to install then run Windows later today after more testing.
>>
>> It should be usable in any Linux distribution with a recent qemu 
>> installed.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Didier
>>
>>
>> Le 10/08/2021 à 12:55, Linux for blind general discussion a écrit :
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>>
>>> As I stated before, I am running Slint on the bare metal, however my 
>>> work entails teaching NVDA to clients, obviously running Windows.
>>>
>>>
>>> Therefor I desperately need a Windows VM, so I can make a living. I 
>>> cannot figure qemu, virtual-box, I have no idea, and VMWare 
>>> Workstation Player doesn't want to install under Slint.
>>>
>>>
>>> Could someone please, please, give me concise instructions for 
>>> setting up a VM using qemu in Slint?
>>>
>>>
>>> Warm regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> Brandt Steenkamp
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my gass powered Slint hair dryer.
>
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Warm regards,

Brandt Steenkamp

Sent from my gass powered Slint hair dryer.