VirtualBox
open-source x86 virtualization application
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware, targeted at server, desktop and embedded use. Many Operating Systems (OS) work on VirtualBox, For Example, NextStep OS can be installed on Virtual Box.[3]
 VirtualBox logo since 2024 | |
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| Original author(s) | Innotek |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Oracle Corporation |
| Initial release | 17 January 2007 |
| Stable release | 6.1.30[1]
/ 22 November 2021 |
| Repository | |
| Written in | C, C++, x86 Assembly, Python |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS (only Intel-based Macs), Linux and Solaris |
| Platform | x86-64 only (version series 5.x and earlier work on IA-32)[2] |
| Type | Hypervisor |
| License | Base Package (USB support only for USB 1.1): GNU General Public License version 2 (Optionally CDDL for most files of the source distribution), "Extension Pack" (including USB 3.0 support): PUEL |
| Website | www |
It is important to note that VirtualBox only provides a virtual (hardware) platform for a virtual computer system. Users of VirtualBox will still need to have their own access to installation source media for the Operating Systems and Software they wish to run using VirtualBox.
References
change- ↑ "Changelog-6.1". www.virtualbox.org. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ↑ "Download VirtualBox". VirtualBox.org. Oracle.
- ↑ "Installing NextStep OS (OpenStep) in VirtualBox – OSnews".
