Thanks for the links and info! 

I'm not sure how many systems I can run in VMWare since I only have 1GB of RAM on my 3Ghz dual-core desktop.  It's currently dual-booting XP Pro and Gentoo Linux. I'd love to get my Gentoo Linux on VMWare with KDE but it just doesn't seem possible. I think I will keep my notebook, dual booting Gentoo & XP Pro (no wireless for some reason on Gentoo though) and my Desktop will have the Host as Gentoo Linux and Guest as: WinXP MCE (for my movies, and basic web surfing), WinXP Pro and Win2K3 Server.

Just in the process of setting up a small home hacking lab with a friend of mine.  He has 3 systems and I have 3 and we'll probably stick VMWare on 2 out of 3 of each set of systems.  What is your preferred O/S to launch attacks from and store your tools on?  What does your hacking lab consist of?

Thanks!