Sun Microsystems’ VirtualBox desktop virtualization software is a surprisingly full-featured, no-cost alternative to VMware Workstation and Parallels Desktop that’s well worth the consideration of software developers looking to test on multiple platforms and of IT managers who are evaluating the strategic value of desktop virtualization. From running business productivity applications to playing downloaded videos, VirtualBox performed without error on reviewer’s test systems. All in all, VirtualBox proved an able hypervisor for running guest OSes with a minimum of fuss and even less money.

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