IN addtion to servers, virtualization Software has many valuable applications for desktop PC as well. One example would be, if you’re developing an application under Windows XP and need to test your program on other versions of Windows. Virtualization or virtual machine (VM) software allows you to run Windows 98 or Vista without forcing you to reboot your computer. The best VM software also allows exchanges between the host machine and the virtual one. If you encounter a bug, you can switch back to the host, correct the code, and send an update back to the virtual one for further testing. There are many other applications for desktop virtualization software. Yet, which is the best desktop virtualization software on the market?
There are three packages that come highly recommended. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 offers easy installation and best of all you can free trial download. VMware Work Workstation also offers a free 30 day trial for Windows or Linux. ARS Technica did a review comparing virtualization software for desktop that is very informative.
But what about Parallels desktop virtualization solutions? Parallels offers a desktop virtualization solution for running Windows and Linux on the Mac OS X. Noted developer David Starr, who admit tingly is falling back in love with his Mac take an objective look at all three desktop virtualization packages and seems to favor the solution from Parallels.
In the end, many experts agree that all three vendors have great solutions for desktop virtualization software and that one needs to look hard to find meaningful differences. The great news is Microsoft, VMware and Parallels all offer a free trial so if after read the attached reviews you can’t decide you still get an opportunity to try before you buy.
Posted under Desktop Virtualization, Virtualization Products / Reviews
This post was written by admin on October 8, 2008
