I get this error everytime I try to run Linux on Virtual PC. I have tried searching, but have been unable to find the cause/cure of the problem. Anyone else have experience with this?

I really need to use Linux on a VM, and VMware is out of the question as I don't wanna buy it.

7/5/2006 3:40:57 AM

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"VMware is out of the question as I don't wanna buy it."

Ummm .... RC2 is free .... or are you looking for support services as well?

7/5/2006 7:56:23 AM

free for how long

7/5/2006 11:35:16 AM

cmon tww

solve this issue for me

7/6/2006 1:57:42 AM

- Try VMWare and see if the problem reproduces itself.
- Try VirtualPC on another machine.
- Try Googling some more ... I'm getting a ton of results for "linux soft lockup" ... need more specifics on what you are doing / os / kernel / etc. to narrow it down.

7/6/2006 6:37:58 AM

I don't have access to another machine I could use to fuck around with.

Well, I am just trying to run a Linux install, and it halts after giving me the aforementioned message. I have had this happen with almost every distro out there, which means it's something with the kernel.

could it be possible that Intel has some kind of a "software lock" in processors that stops them from using Linux if Dell sold them?

7/6/2006 1:42:02 PM

that would be silly if dell did that

i have seen linux distros working on dell laptops

7/6/2006 2:50:17 PM

A lot of Dell computers badged with Win XP have been loaded with Red Hat at NCSU, so I don't think that is the problem

7/6/2006 11:09:58 PM

ok I tried VMWare server RC2 and it worked...but the thing is having issues finding a hard drive now.

So I am sticking with Windows Server and Virtual PC.

Linux sucks

7/6/2006 11:12:22 PM