Hi Hack,
Linux on a VDD, Ive got a partition boot on my system for Linux neat without the VM software. I tried a VM of Ubuntu and Redhat, in the VM they ran reasonably fast. then they got a partition to play in and wow, made soooo much difference.
Granted the driver issues had to be addressed to make the thing super stable and use the system as it was meant to be used. Worked out great for fixing Linux installs without the issues presented in VMware.
But hey if your happy with it then thats good with me. Good post.