Can a linux host run a Windows XP VM?

[AMDFanboy_1]

I've been thinking about building a new PC with linux because it's free and I would like its features. Now in a gamer but that's why I have a Windows PC as well.but anyways I want to run a Windows xp or 7 VM on a linux host (using VMware) is that possible? This will be my first time using linux

 

[McHenryB]

XP or 7 will run fine in a VM. You will need an additional XP licence and you shouldn't expect to run games on it.

 

[Quixit]

Yes, but the GPU performance will be terrible. It's not suitable for gaming. If you want to game on Windows and run linux you're better off setting your system to dual-boot both OSes (in which case install Windows First then Linux).

 

[AMDFanboy_1]

I know that's why i said. I have a Windows PC, I don't plan on running games

 

[skittle]

Linux can support gpu passthrough if your motherboard supports intel vt-d extensions. Then gpu performance good 😉