Running Virtual PCs on Your PC with VMware Player
Modern-day computers are powerful enough to run "virtual" computers inside them. This article introduces you to VMware Player, a product offering of VMware, Inc. If you are interested in trying out the latest version of a Linux distribution or you simply want a virtual machine that enables you to browse without the worries of catching a virus, then this article and VMware Player should stimulate your interest. Imagine being able to start over with a pristine copy of your Windows operating system with just a few clicks!
What Is a Virtual Machine, and What Exactly Is VMware Player?
A virtual machine (VM) is a computer defined by software. Virtualization effectively enables simultaneous execution of more than one instance of operating systems, including ones that might not even be able to execute on the physically available hardware. The science of virtualization works by convincing the "guest" operating system that it really has sole ownership of the hardware environment it requires.
Think of it as being able to run a PC on your PC. The operating system of this guest virtual PC can originate from a myriad of operating systems supported by VMware, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, NetWare, Solaris, and FreeBSD. Recently, VMware released its VMware Player product for free, which gives the user the software needed to run a VM image.
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