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    vmware or virtual box and why

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Smellycant, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. Smellycant

    Smellycant Notebook Consultant

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    For virtualization which do you use or prefer and why?

    Ive been using virtual box myself.
     
    Smellycant, Feb 9, 2011
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  2. anseio

    anseio All ways are my ways.

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    I had problems with Virtual Box running my processor at full speed, even while idle, so I use the Windows Virtual Machine.
     
    anseio, Feb 9, 2011
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I'd go with VirtualBox. VMWare runs like 5 different services in the background whether you use it or not. Its host integration software is also a PITA.

    VirtualBox used to cause problems with my host network connections, but that was a while ago and I dunno if they fixed that. It's much friendlier to use than VMWare, open-source, and integrates very nicely with the host.
     
    fred2028, Feb 9, 2011
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    JOSEA NONE

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    JOSEA, Feb 9, 2011
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