If you use a computer, you must understand the Windows and Linux operating systems. The market war between the two has lasted for a long time. Virtual machines are frequently used in Windows, especially for Linux fans and many users. However, many virtual machines in Windows are charged. Linux (Fedara/Ubuntu/CentOS) also has many virtual machines for your use. Today we will introduce two better free virtual machines in Linux.
I. VMware
VMware, thanks to its powerful features and brand effects, is the preferred Virtual Machine Product for many users.
VMware advantages: Fast inter-system switching, direct "copy and cut" among systems, automatic expansion of virtual hard disks, good stability, and other common functions.
VMware disadvantages: it occupies a large amount of system resources and is suitable for this virtual machine if there are more than 1 GB or dual-core users.
Ii. VirtualBox
VirtualBox advantages: it occupies a small amount of system resources. Basically, all functions of VMware are available in VirtualBox. Some of them are not described in the disadvantages.
VirtualBox disadvantages: Unable to copy content between the Virtual Machine System and the local system. Sound cards and USB cannot be used normally in virtual environments. They have unstable performance and are prone to virtual machine crashes.
But relatively speaking, this virtual machine is still very good, especially suitable for users who do not install large software (such as Photoshop and other software that occupy a large amount of resources) in virtual machines, and users with low configurations (Single Core, 512 memory, and below.
For details about how to install and use Linux virtualbox, click here.
Iii. Summary
Of course, both of the above versions are available in Windows and are also suitable for Windows users.
In general, these two Linux free virtual machines are excellent. I hope this article will help you with the introduction of Linux free virtual machines.
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