Category: Virtual Machines
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VMware Workstation Goes Free: What It Means for Commercial Users
Back in the spring, VMware made a surprising announcement: they offered their desktop hypervisor software for free across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. This included the full version of VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro without any trial period, feature limitations, or in-app purchases. However, initially, this free offering was limited to personal use only,…
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VirtualBox 7.1.4 Enhances Compatibility with Linux Kernel 6.12 and Introduces New Features
Oracle has unveiled the second maintenance update for its latest VirtualBox 7.1 series. VirtualBox 7.1.4 offers a collection of enhancements, bug fixes, and stability improvements for this open-source, cross-platform virtualization software, while not introducing any major new features. Among the updates, two significant modifications pertain to the Linux Guest Additions package, which enhances the integration…
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Parallels 20 for Mac Launches: Now Includes Support for Ubuntu 24.04 VMs
Parallels Desktop 20 has been released for macOS. This version enhances the capabilities of Linux virtual machines on macOS. The major feature of Parallels Desktop 20 is its compatibility with macOS Sequoia as both a host and guest operating system, a timely update with the upcoming release of Sequoia. Additionally, Parallels Desktop 20 brings significant…