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Virtualization on the Desktop

Date and Time

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Location

MIT Building E51, Room 325

Presenter

Jerry Feldman, Associate Director, Boston Linux & Unix - gaf blu org

Summary

Jerry will discuss virtualization on Desktop and Laptop computers

Abstract

Jerry will discuss the various ways one can use virtualization on your desktop or laptop computer. We will discuss the various virtualization software that you can obtain for Linux, Windows, and Macintosh computers. We will also discuss some of the pros and cons of virtualization. And why you might want to run Windows in a virtualized environment rather than WINE or CrossoverOffice. We'll also discuss some Linux advantages for being the Host OS.

Attachments

1. VMWare - home page
2. Xen Hypervisor - home page
3. VirtualBox - home page
4. QEMU - home page
5. Kernel Based Virtual Machine - home page
6. Jerry's slides