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VirtualBox
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Free and open-source virtualization software by Oracle for running multiple operating systems simultaneously on one machine. Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris as host and guest OS.
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VMware
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Enterprise virtualization and cloud computing platform offering virtual machines, desktop virtualization, networking, and security. Industry leader in data center virtualization technology.
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Parallels
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Desktop virtualization software primarily for macOS, allowing users to run Windows and other operating systems alongside macOS without rebooting. Popular among Mac users needing Windows apps.
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