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A number of people have shown interest in VirtualBox so we decided to put some info here on how to use it. First, VirtualBox is a great resource for setting up another operating system on your current computer. Here is a summary:
Open Source Desktop and Laptop Virtualization
* widely used
* Open Source Edition under GPLv2.
* Optimize your desktops
Runs Multiple Operating Systems on the Same Computer At the Same Time
* Can Install on: Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X.
* Guests: You can install anything on your computer
* 32-bit or 64-bit platforms.
Export/Import Virtual Appliances
* Supports Open Virtualization Format (OVF) appliances to interoperate with other virtualization platforms.
* Create and export your own appliances.
* Download and isntall appliances made by others
Complete Customization
* Supports both GUI and CLI commands.
* Supports advanced USB devices.
Host/Guest Integration
* Seamless windows coexist alongside native host applications.
* Shared Folders move documents and files between host and guest systems.
Great Hardware and Device Support
* Power Interface (ACPI) support
* Custom resolutions.
* Network Cards, bridged or NAT
* USB 2.0
* 3D graphics acceleration for OpenGL applications on Windows, Linux
* SCSI disk controller support alongside IDE and SATA.
Remote Access to Guest Virtual Machines
* Remote access to virtual machines.
* Enables you to access your virtual machines from anywhere.
Snapshots Provide State Views
* Saves multiple snapshots of the state of virtual machines.
* Lets you easily revert to known good states.
High Security
* Zero data leakage between the virtual machines.
The goal is to use this topic to help you get going with VirtualBox and show you how to install other operating systems, including Windows on your virtual machine. |
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