How to Run Windows, Mac, and Linux Side by Side and Pain-Free with VirtualBox

“Running multiple operating systems side-by-side gives you the
chance to test applications, run platform-specific software, and
tons more without ever rebooting. It’s also extremely cool. Here’s
how to run Windows, Mac, and Linux simultaneously and pain-free as
possible.

“To get a quick idea of where we’re headed, check out the video
above, which demonstrates my Windows 7 system running OS X and
Ubuntu through VirtualBox. Below, we’ll build on on the basics you
learned in our beginner’s guide to creating virtual machines with
VirtualBox. We’ll show you how to easily install new operating
systems (including Mac OS X and Linux) and optimize your
installation with shared folders and software to help your virtual
machines communicate with your main OS. We’ll also do a little
extra work to get the newest release of Snow Leopard to play nice,
even though it’s not fully supported yet. Although we’re using
Windows 7 64-bit as our base OS, VirtualBox runs on nearly any OS,
and these tips and tricks are applicable to any serious VirtualBox
setup.”

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