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VirtualBox

Would you like to run your Microsoft-based software on a Linux PC?

Would you like to run other operating systems simultaneously?    

We can help you set it up right the first time!
While you can install the open source edition (OSE) of VirtualBox from the Ubuntu maintained software repositories, it will not allow for sharing USB flash drives and printers between the host and guest operating systems.

However, we have developed a process to install VirtualBox onto your Ubuntu Linux computer that will allow it to share printers or USB devices directly with the guest (Windows XP) operating system.

Windows Inside of Linux!
Many people are discovering the stability and safe internet browsing capabilities of Ubuntu Linux. Until now, they were restricted from running their favorite Windows applications and still had to rely on their old Windows PC and hope it would not become infected.

Advantages!
But now you can enjoy the best of both operating systems in one computer! We can install VirtualBox so you can safely surf the internet with immunity from viruses and spyware and still run your favorite Windows applications on the same Ubuntu Linux computer.
  • Save money by only requiring one computer system.
  • Save energy by only running one computer system.
  • Virus and spyware safe internet browsing with Ubuntu Linux.
  • Install and run your favorite Windows applications.
  • Access USB drives from Windows through your Ubuntu Linux PC.
  • Install printers from Windows through your Ubuntu Linux PC.

VirtualBox in action!
Check out this screenshot of a Linux desktop with Windows XP, along with some of its applications, running inside a VirtualBox window...

(click image for larger view)

Notice the installed printer which is actually connected to the host Ubuntu Linux computer but still able to be installed into the virtual Windows. This enables you to print from some of your favorite Windows-based applications such as...

  • Special medical or dental Windows-based applications
  • Quickbooks or Quicken
  • Turbo Tax
  • Professional CAD software
  • and many other Windows-based applications

Got more operating systems?
In addition, VirtualBox also lets you install run other operating system systems that you might like to sandbox test or use for their specific applications. Here are some of the other operating systems you can run...

  • DOS
  • Win 3.1
  • Win 95
  • Win 98
  • Win ME
  • Win NT
  • Win 2K
  • Win Server 2003/2008
  • Vista
  • OS2 Warp 3/4/4.5
  • eComStation
  • Linux (most distros supported)
  • FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD
  • Solaris, OpenSolaris
  • L4

Click HERE for more detailed explanations and information about Virtualbox and how it works.

Then give us a call at 830-895-5016 to set up your VirtualBox installation appointment.



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