FierceCIOFierceCIOTechWatchFierceMobileITFierceContentManagement   FierceVoIPFierceHealthITFierceFinanceIT
About | Sample | Privacy

Sun releases second version of xVM VirtualBox

Tools
Tags
open-sourced software
Steve Wilson
Linux
Macintosh OS X
Windows
OpenSolaris
Solaris OS
x86
virtualization software
Virtualbox
xVM

The second version of xVM's VirtualBox desktop virtualization software has been released. VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware that is targeted for server, desktop and embedded use. This open-sourced software supports Solaris OS, OpenSolaris, Windows, Macintosh OS X, and Linux. Sun claims that it is finding traction, especially among Apple Macintosh users. According to the Steve Wilson, VP of xVM at Sun, "VirtualBox has deep integration with the Mac operating system's approach to networking." Round the clock support for VirtualBox is available for enterprise customers. Alternatively, you can download the code here, or visit its website for more information.

To read up more about this story:
- check out this InformationWeek article

Comments

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.

More information about formatting options

What is 27 + 32?
To combat spam, please solve the math question above.