Virtual Machine demo
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Hi all. I need to distribute some demos of our application to customers. I was planning to distribute them in a DVD using pre-configured Windows XP virtual machines with the application installed. The Windows XP will be installed without activation meaning that the installation will expire within 30 days or so. Has anyone done this? Any legal constraints? Thanks, vSoares
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Hi all. I need to distribute some demos of our application to customers. I was planning to distribute them in a DVD using pre-configured Windows XP virtual machines with the application installed. The Windows XP will be installed without activation meaning that the installation will expire within 30 days or so. Has anyone done this? Any legal constraints? Thanks, vSoares
This explains a little on the subject http://discuss.techinterview.org/default.asp?joel.3.424708.12[^], but on the whole you have activate your licensed copy of XP.
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This explains a little on the subject http://discuss.techinterview.org/default.asp?joel.3.424708.12[^], but on the whole you have activate your licensed copy of XP.
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Hi all. I need to distribute some demos of our application to customers. I was planning to distribute them in a DVD using pre-configured Windows XP virtual machines with the application installed. The Windows XP will be installed without activation meaning that the installation will expire within 30 days or so. Has anyone done this? Any legal constraints? Thanks, vSoares
I would advise against distributing XP VMs. Instead, I would put time into creating an installer for your application. Of course, you can act on that advice in any way that you wish.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I would advise against distributing XP VMs. Instead, I would put time into creating an installer for your application. Of course, you can act on that advice in any way that you wish.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I agree. I wouldn't be considering distributing VMs if didn't need a "controled environment". Thanks for your reply.
How controlled does it need to be? If it's a Windows app, it should "just work" as long as the machine you're installing it on meets the apps requirements.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
How controlled does it need to be? If it's a Windows app, it should "just work" as long as the machine you're installing it on meets the apps requirements.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
The demo includes a server application that requires "advanced" OS configuration. No one is going to change his OS settings just for a demo.
In that case, fly them out to your corporate HQ and demo the app there.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Hi all. I need to distribute some demos of our application to customers. I was planning to distribute them in a DVD using pre-configured Windows XP virtual machines with the application installed. The Windows XP will be installed without activation meaning that the installation will expire within 30 days or so. Has anyone done this? Any legal constraints? Thanks, vSoares
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Hi all. I need to distribute some demos of our application to customers. I was planning to distribute them in a DVD using pre-configured Windows XP virtual machines with the application installed. The Windows XP will be installed without activation meaning that the installation will expire within 30 days or so. Has anyone done this? Any legal constraints? Thanks, vSoares
What about some kind of remote desktop solution?
Todd Smith