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Readers say VMware's desktop virtualization tool, although pricier than Microsoft's free Virtual PC, is definitely worth the money. VMware Workstation 5.5 debuted in December 2005 to rave reviews.

This content was produced in partnership with VMware. For the average person, virtual machines (VMs) can seem quite complex. In reality, they’re simple in terms of how they work and the applications ...

Run applications on multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows and more. Evaluate and test new operating systems, applications and patches in an isolated environment. VMware Workstation ...

When it comes to virtualization on the desktop, two products stand front and center: VMware Workstation and VirtualBox. The former is the long-standing original keeper of the flame, from the company ...