Virtual machines?

[EnergySamus]

Hi!
I am looking to run other versions of Linux (such as OpenSolaris and React OS). I would like to know a good, free VM app that will run well on Ubuntu 8.04 (I would also like to know if it is in the repositories).

Thanks!
EnergySamus

[rockerphil]

both VirtualBox and VMware work well in Linux, both take some configuring though. good luck though.

ps. i don't think either are in the repos

[scott_g]

I'd try VirtualBox I haven't used it on Gusty yet, but it worked well in previous versions (even though it is KDE). It may/may not be in the repositories (I'm too tired to check), but if not, a Google search'll turn it up...

Scott

[lemuriaX]

The Open Source Edition of VirtualBox is in the repo's.
I think you need to download the full version from their site in order to have USB support, more info here - http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Editions

[kaptengu]

VirtualBox is great. I don't think Solaris works with it though.

[undertakingyou]

If you want the closest to native speed KVM is the best. It requires that your hardware can support it though. Otherwise I have always liked VMware over VirtualBox.