Easily Run gOS from Windows
The following tutorial enables the average computer user to run gOS Linux from within Windows without rebooting. gOS can be run from a folder on your Windows PC or from a folder on your USB flash drive or other portable device. Keep in mind that there is currently no persistence feature being utilized in this tutorial. The installation acts just like the Live CD and the gOS operating system is being emulated using Qemu, a virtual machine emulation software. Qemu emulation makes for a great and easy way to test out a Linux distro without modifying the host computers hardware.
NOTE: This tutorial is Old and may no longer work as well as intended.
gOS Default Desktop Screenshot
Distribution Home Page: thinkgos.com
Quemu Home Page: Qemu.org
Minimum Flash Drive Capacity: 1GB
Persistent Feature: No
Basic essentials for running a Qemu emulated gOS:
- Windows host PC (Vista or XP)
- QgOS.exe
- gOS ISO
- Optional (1GB+ USB flash drive)
How to run gOS from Windows without rebooting:
- Download and launch QgOS.exe, a QgOS folder is created
- Download the gOS ISO and place the ISO in your QgOS folder
- Click the QgOS.bat file to start the gOS operating system
Qemu commands to use while running gOS:
Click anywhere within the Qemu Window to use gOs
Press Ctrl+Alt to switch to and from the Host desktop
Press Ctrl+Alt+F to toggle full screen on or off
Press Ctrl+Alt+2 to switch to the Qemu Monitor (and type help for command list)
Press Ctrl+Alt+1 to switch from Qemu Monitor back to Linux
