Ian Blenke wrote:
> If you didn't catch the recent emulator releases, it may be fun to try
> these this weekend:
>
> PearPC 0.1 - Emulate a PowerPC under x86, run Linux PPC or Mac OS/X 10.2
>
> http://pearpc.sf.net
>
> QEMU 0.5.5 - Emulate a virtual machine (x86, PPC, sparc, or ARM)
>
> http://fabrice.bellard.free.fr/qemu/
>
> With QEMU running x86-fast emulation on a x86 host, you have something
> that virtualizes a machine entirely in userspace. This meaning you can
> get almost VMWare/Plex86 speeds out of something that runs very
> similar to Bochs. It runs all versions of Windows as well (with
> varying ease of setup at the moment).
>
> Sure, UML and VMWare works well together now. However, I'm still
> playing with CoLinux and Xen with our UML speed problems and VMWare
> security concerns.
>
> PearPC is neat for those with PCs who simply want to know what all the
> hooplah surrounding Macs is all about. Now you can run your own
> virtual *modern* Mac (none of that Sheepshaver or other 68x00 OS8/9
> pain).
>
> Enjoy.
>
Hey I dont like your tone about Sheepshaver X86 builds .... Basilisk
II and SHeep shaver are honorable programs that deserve your respect.
Unlike PearPC that is amzazing but also amazingly slow..
Take Care
Robert Snyder maintainer of the SheepShaver slackpacks
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