[TriLUG] vmware physiacal disk importing

[Brian Phelps]

Since Vmware Server has become free as in beer, I have been a user and
fascinated with virtualization.

What is the simplest way to import a physical disk into a vmware
virtual machine?  I don't see any software programs out there that
does this easily.

According to Vmware Importer page:
"Create VMware virtual machines from third-party system images such as
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery (formerly known as Livestate) and
Microsoft Virtual Server."

So maybe using a Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery? Or is there an
easier way.

I would like to import 2 installs, one is my XP Home laptop and the
other is a Slackware Linux box.

Anyone out there with experience in this realm?

Thanks

-Brian