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"VMware is better."
Version: VirtualBox 4.1
Pros
Easy to use and setup.
Cons
Doesn't support 3D games.
Summary
In my experience, VMware is better.
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"The best Virtualisation Client available"
Version: VirtualBox 4.0.10
Pros
Fast, Reliable, Works Well, Wide variety of Operating Systems supported
Cons
Running the new Unity interface in Ubuntu 11.04 is very tricky
Summary
You won't find a better piece of software for creating virtual computers than Oracle VM VirtualBox in my opinion.
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"Quite good"
Version: VirtualBox 4.0.6
Pros
Free, Easy to control.
Cons
Not so smooth.
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"Windows XP runs very fast inside VirtualBox."
Version: VirtualBox 4.0.2
Pros
I can use programs not compatible with Windows 7 64 bits inside Virtualbox, or programs that can conflict with others. Or just use for testing software to keep Windows 7 cleaner.
Cons
There may be some minor cons.
Summary
In a video conversion test that I made, Windows XP inside VirtualBox was only 36% slower than Windows 7 64 bits.
Install the Guest additions (straightforward) to define shared folders/partitions to change data between host and guest.
For non-pros like me: using this software is more easy than you can think about at first glance. -
"Microsoft Doesn't Like This Product"
Version: VirtualBox 4.0.2
Pros
Microslut (Windows) wouldn't let me finish the install.
Cons
None that I can see if Bill Gate's Team Doesn't like it.
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"Amazing for demoing server apps."
Version: VirtualBox 4.0.2
Pros
Easy to use and understand. Setup is quick and painless.
Cons
Occasional hiccups installing Guest Additions for Ubuntu 64-bit.
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"Bugs galore."
Version: VirtualBox 4.0
Pros
None so far, Can't install XP VM yet.
Cons
Bugs galore on Ubuntu 11.04 Can't read media on the CD Drive, can't install XP from an ISO or original disk; troubleshooting for hours;Keep getting Fatal ERROR: No Bootable media, and there is bootable media in the drive.
Summary
Still waiting for a fix, we shall see..
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"Simpler and lighter than vmware"
Version: VirtualBox 3.2.12
Pros
Simple interface
seems to use less CPU than vmware
workstation load, close and pause quickly.Cons
May have less features than vmware but I havent realy explore it yet.
Summary
For my purposes, testing website and programmes on multiple plateforms, it's perfect.
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"Very useful!"
Version: VirtualBox 3.2.8
Pros
Easy to set up multiple VMs running different flavors of Linux.
Cons
ISO for install disk must be unmounted manually.
Summary
This package has proved very useful for trying out modifications to Linux system setups in a low-risk fashion before implementing them on (and possibly crippling) real hardware.
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"Easy to use and free"
Version: VirtualBox 3.2.8
Pros
I can run Window XP, Ubunto and Mythbunto at the same time under Windows 7, no problem. And there is no need to disable all network adapter to make video chat in Windows Live Messenger work.. this bug was fixed.
Cons
Network adapter setting is a bit tricky.
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