2 Results for Virtualization

Parallels Update Adds New Tools for Linux

There's a new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac available that adds more support for Linux users. According to MacNN, Build 5608 adds support for guest Parallels Tools for Linux in the latest Linux distributions (including Ubuntu 8).

 



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Virtualization Makes Running Linux a Snap

Many people love Linux but aren't able to commit to it full time. Some folks use peripherals that Linux can't yet accommodate, while others need applications for which open source options don't exist. Fortunately, virtualization makes it possible to put your favorite Linux distribution right on your Mac or Windows PC.

To virtualize a computer means to section off an area of the hard drive and put a second, fully-functional operating system on it, essentially turning one computer into two. Let's look deeper.



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