Comments on: VirtualBox: Is it a Necessity or a Gadget?

By: Dinesh

Dinesh — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:24:24 +0000

VirtualBox is a good option to start your desktop virtualization experience. I have written a post about 8 advantages of VirtualBox than VMware workstation, just check it out.
http://www.sysprobs.com/8-advantages-sun-virtualbox-vmware-workstation

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:46:14 +0000

Ermmm Zolar, why would you care if you were using a USB mouse or keyboard? Those things are controlled by the host OS anyway. USB is supported by the PUEL (non-opensource) version but I could never get it working properly on an OpenSolaris host. Now I am running the opensource version on FreeBSD so I have to do without USB or VRDP support, no big deal, other network-based methods are better if not more handy at times imho.

By: Virtualization Lover

Virtualization Lover — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:17:19 +0000

it is a Necessity. I can’t stand using a Linux box which does not run Virtual Box any more. Its really a must & believe will have a great future.

By: Zolar

Zolar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:38:14 +0000

Virtualbox is a necessity for a few and a gadget for the others.

It affords you the opportunity to test out new software without risking your existing install.

It also allows Linux users who have a significant investment in Windows software to continue using said software.

For Linux newbies migrating from Windows to Linux, it is a sheer necessity. You can try different distro’s from within Windows to see which one’s you like, then use a virtualbox or virtual machine to run windows from within Linux until you learn your way around.

BE AWARE! VIRTUALBOX WILL NOT ALLOW THE USE OF USB DEVICES.

If you use a USB mouse, keyboard, printer, or flash item, none of them will work.

There is supposed to be a pay version that will allow you to use USB, but there is no mention of a download link on their web site.

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By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:25:46 +0000

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