[nzlug] Virtualizating DataCAD?

[Johann Schoonees]

Robin Sheat wrote:
> I think any virtualisation program aimed at the desktop will work. vmware or 
> virtualbox. I the cad program requires OpenGL or DirectX, that might cause 
> problems. 

It uses an OpenGL shader for viewing 3D architectural models.

> This might be useful, to:
> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=577897

Thanks!

>> DataCAD uses a hardware key (dongle) in either a parallel or USB port.
>> Is that OK with virtualization?
> It's hard to say, but I suspect yes. You may have to tweak some options to get 
> it 

I see that the open source (OSE) version of Virtualbox does not support 
VM USB (nothing about the parallel port).  If I have to buy something 
then it might as well be VMware.

Johann