# VMDK to qcow2 qemu-img convert -f vmdk windows98.vmdk -O qcow2 win98.qcow2
qemu-img convert -f raw windows98.img -O qcow2 win98.qcow2 windows 98 qcow2
To copy files into the Windows 98 qcow2 image without networking: # VMDK to qcow2 qemu-img convert -f vmdk windows98
While the VM is shut down:
Floppy disks rot. Hard drives seize. A QCOW2 file is digital. You can back it up to the cloud, copy it to a USB drive, or duplicate it instantly. You are future-proofing your nostalgia. You can back it up to the cloud,
Ready to boot? Fire up your terminal and type: qemu-system-x86_64 -hda win98.qcow2 -vga cirrus -device sb16 .
If you are a business, ensure you have a licensed copy. For hobbyists, common sense prevails: Build your own image, or download an ISO (which lacks a key) and activate with your own key.