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Amiga computer related discussion => General chat about Amiga topics => Topic started by: Iggy on January 14, 2011, 02:45:04 AM

Title: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: Iggy on January 14, 2011, 02:45:04 AM

Considering that many X86 processors support OS virtualization and it is available for other processors that don't as well (via software), I'm curious. Has anyone tried to run AROS as a virtual OS?
If I can run Win98 under Win Vista, why couldn't I run AROS in a similar fashion?

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: fishy_fiz on January 14, 2011, 03:08:41 AM

AROS runs in most virtualisers, although qemu+virtualiser accelerator or virtualbox have the best support (networking + sound). It also works in virtual pc and vmware, the latter of which even had gfx driver support besides vesa modes (which unfortunately has been broken for a while. No sure if they broke because of aros advancements or things changing under the hood of vmware itself(vmware gfx drivers I mean, not vesa)).

While it works fine, I personally would only opt that that route if it's someones only option, or if they're unwilling to, or not interested enough to use it natively. It's a considerably slicker experience running natively on a machine with full support and a little more stable. Still works decently though.

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: Iggy on January 14, 2011, 03:18:59 AM

Thanks. Its a pity about the graphics drivers though. Vesa drivers would diminish the whole experience.

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: fishy_fiz on January 14, 2011, 03:30:40 AM

Actually I must admit, while definately not optimal, the aros vesa drivers are surprisingly decent for vesa. It's like chalk and cheese compared to most systems running on Vesa. Is quite possible to run 720p video fine for example. Not as good as native drivers obviously, but still not too bad. Being unable to change resolutions without rebooting seems to be most peoples biggest qualm when using Vesa.

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: hardwired on January 14, 2011, 08:54:47 AM

Actually last I checked, you can change the screenmodes in VESA now... I'm not sure it works well, because of the multitude of resolutions and graphic cards handling of VESA, but I was well under the impression that did not constitute a major problem now!

Might be wrong - have to check the latest builds...

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: Cass on January 14, 2011, 08:35:43 PM

Is it possible to select a video mode on boot once and set it as default?
It`s frustrating to have to choose a screen mode that fits the screen each and every time I have to boot in AROS.

Title: Re: X86 virtualization and AROS?
Post by: Terminills on January 14, 2011, 10:38:24 PM

Quote from: Cass;606737

Is it possible to select a video mode on boot once and set it as default?
It`s frustrating to have to choose a screen mode that fits the screen each and every time I have to boot in AROS.

Edit the default line of the grub.cfg file in sys:boot/grub