[Discuss] Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, July 18 , 2012 - The Virtual Desktop

[Jerry Feldman]

When: July 18, 2012 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: The Virtual Desktop
Moderator:Jerry Feldman
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315


Summary
	Using Virtual Machines as end-user desktops
Abstract
      Today's desktop and laptop computers mostly support virtualization
with very good performance. With multiple cores, even in low-end
laptops, nearly anyone can use virtualization. Dual booting Windows and
Linux can cause some problems, but running a native Linux with a Windows
guest, or Windows with a Linux guest will give you good performance.
Other virtualization methods, like VNC and Application virtualization
are also very useful. I will also explain a bit about hardware
virtualizaton assist that is available on most CPU chips as well as some
security issues. I'm also looking at running a VMM as a service. Depends
if I have the time to check it out or not.

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
http://www.blu.org
Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.

After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/

-- 
Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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