Debian / Ubuntu in Virtual PC

[Greevous]

I have Virtual PC 2004 (it's free now) and I installed Debian first, but when I run the X Windows System the video is whacked and I can barely see any graphics at all. I can make out the icons, menu, and mouse but that's about it.

What I need to know is either 1) how to "run" gnome through a Debian command prompt or 2) how to fix the graphics settings so I can view the X Windows System.

Or is this even possible in Virtual PC?

[jpkotta]

Virtual PC doesn't support Linux as well as VMware, from what I hear. Search the wiki (help.ubuntu.com) and the forums for vmware server. It works very well.

[Greevous]

So, Linux doesn't have any problem running through VMware? And you have to purchase VMware, correct?

[Sukarn]

VMware player (or was that server?) is free.