微软终于开始在其虚拟机产品上支持Linux了！这是一个天大的好消息！现在我们就可以下载到这个插件，使Linux在Virtual Server 2005 R2上正常运行。原文地址：http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver/evaluation/linuxguestsupport/default.mspx
Download the Virtual Machine Additions for Linux, available from Microsoft Connect, to improve the experience of running qualified Linux distributions on Virtual Server 2003 R2.
Qualified Linux Guest Operating Systems
The following Linux operating systems have been tested and are on the list of supported guests for Virtual Server 2005 R2:
| • | Enterprise distributions:
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| • | Standard distributions:
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About the Virtual Machine Additions for Linux
The Virtual Machine Additions for Linux are available through Microsoft Connect.
To download the Virtual Machine Additions for Linux:
1. | Go to Microsoft Connect. |
2. | Click the Available Programs button on the left side of your screen. |
3. | Sign in with a Microsoft Passport. (If you don't have a Passport, you will be prompted to register for one.) |
4. | In the Available Programs list, scroll down to Virtual Machine Additions for Linux, and then click Apply. |
The Virtual Machine Additions for Linux provide the following capabilities:
| • | Improved Mouse and Video interaction for the Linux Guest |
| • | Host services to enable coordinated shutdown, time synchronization and heartbeat between the Virtual Server 2005 R2 host and the Linux Guest |
Additional Virtual Machine Additions for Linux will be made available to coincide with the release of Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1.
Support
Customers who deploy supported guest operating systems in Virtual Server 2005 R2 can get product support through their normal Virtual Server 2005 R2 support channels. The Virtual Machine Additions for Linux will also be supported through the same channels.
