Create a virtual machine to launch any OS on your computer.
Thanks to the
virtualization system
it is possible to run any operating system that we choose (guest system), by means of simulation, on another operating system that is normally called host.
Thus by using virtual machines we can
use various operating system at the same time, making it an ideal way of running tests.
To manage this, all we have to do is install one of the specific applications designed for this that exist on the market. One of the best known companies in this field is VMware, Inc., that is specialized in the development of
applications focused on software virtualization. One of the best known
free applications is
VMware Player.
VMware Player allows the user to "launch" in the host operating system any operating system that he chooses, without affecting its performance. Neverthelles, your computer has to have the necessary
resources to be able to manage various operating systems.
If you want to try
Windows 7 or your favourite Linux distribution without affecting the proper performance of your operating system, we recommend that you try
VMware Player.
Note: This application is only
free for personal use.