[SGVLUG] 'x86 boxes with hardware virtualization

[matti]

Hi John,

> Have 'x86 boxes with hardware virtualization begun to be
> numerous on
> the used computer market?  

in terms of systems w/chips which has "Hardware support",
yes they are quite a few out there in the
used market place.

so YES you will be able to find used systems
which support it. (especially as some companies
get dismantled during this down turn, expect
to see a few newer systems recycled.. )

however, there still are LOTs of non-supporting
chips ( even some of the newer intel core2 
chips don't have the hardware support.. many of
those chips are still being put into new systems.)

THUS, I would expect you will need to consult the
listings.

I took a closer look at the list and was surprised
that some of the Intel Quad processors aren't even 
"VT-x", sigh, so you will definitely have to look
closely at what chip is in the system.

best
matti


ps - thanks for the ans to a previous post

> [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86_virtualization