You need to download and install Vmplayer and also download an ubuntu ISO . You then need to build a new virtual machine while providing it the ubuntu ISO . After installation allow VMplayer to install VMTools to enable feature like copy paste and drag and drop across the virtual machine and the host.
If you get VMware (Player or Workstation), you can get a pre built Ubuntu machine and you won't have to go through the hassle of installing it your self (even though its pretty easy)
Just downloaded Ubuntu 10.04 a week ago using the Wubi windows installer. It was about 1 hour download, and Wubi effortlessly installed it leaving everything in tact. When you reboot you have choice to dual boot into your current system or choose Ubuntu and hit enter. Simple!
Use Vmware workstation (commercial) or VirtualBox (free)
Besides VMWare and Virtualbox, there is the Ubuntu Wubi installer.
You need to download and install Vmplayer and also download an ubuntu ISO . You then need to build a new virtual machine while providing it the ubuntu ISO . After installation allow VMplayer to install VMTools to enable feature like copy paste and drag and drop across the virtual machine and the host.
If you get VMware (Player or Workstation), you can get a pre built Ubuntu machine and you won't have to go through the hassle of installing it your self (even though its pretty easy)
VMware Virtual Appliance Marketplace
Also, the Linux Machines should be free of charge (I don't see any paid ones)
Just downloaded Ubuntu 10.04 a week ago using the Wubi windows installer. It was about 1 hour download, and Wubi effortlessly installed it leaving everything in tact. When you reboot you have choice to dual boot into your current system or choose Ubuntu and hit enter. Simple!
refer to this link http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/virtualbox for running linux inside windows 7 or any Microsoft based operating system