Running Linux Under Windows

“This article is not intended to be an exhaustive
survey of the different ways of running Linux under Windows, but
instead represents eight of the best ways of concurrently running
the two operating systems without additional charge. Other software
which could be used includes Bochs, Topologilinux, Fedora coLinux,
and coSARA, but we consider they are not the best options
available. Another way of running the two operating systems at the
same time is to use remote desktop software, such as NX client, or
VNC, and run graphical applications remotely on a Linux server,
while being displayed on the local Windows desktop. Of course, this
approach has many disadvantages, the least of which it is unlikely
to be a free solution.

“Virtualization is the current boom in the software field. Each
virtual machine has its own share of CPU, memory, network
interfaces etc which is isolated from other virtual machines. This
article selects the best no-charge virtualization software.

“So, let’s explore the eight applications at hand. For each
Windows application we have compiled its own portal page, a full
description with an in-depth analysis of its features, screenshots,
together with links to relevant resources and reviews. We whittle
these eight software packages down to the best four in the final
thoughts page.”

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