As a person who uses Linux regularly, often I am asked about my opinions about other operating systems, especially those coming from large companies located in Redmond, Washington. Here's the deal.

Capable of running everything from Linux to OS X, Oracle's VirtualBox makes it possible to work on multiple operating systems at the same time. For instance, if you'd like to run Windows XP on your ...

VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is a professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.

My father-in-law does CAD & drafting. He upgraded to Windows 7 x64, but had old files in AutoCAD 2000. It's impossible to install AutoCAD2000 on Windows 7 due to the ancient 16-bit installer. So, ...

Virtual machines can seem juuuuust a bit too geeky for most otherwise computer-friendly people. That's sad, because it's an easy, free way to try another operating system, or use those one or two apps ...

Have you ever found yourself juggling between Linux and Windows, wishing you could seamlessly run both without the hassle of dual-booting? For many Linux enthusiasts, the need to access ...

Before getting started, make sure you have enough space on a hard drive for a Windows XP installation (meaning at least 5 GB) and enough memory to make two systems worthwhile.You can follow most of ...