Run another operating system inside Windows or Mac

Use virtual machines (VMs) to run another OS safely inside your current system.

• Software to Use:

  • VirtualBox (Free & open source)

  • VMware Workstation Player / Fusion

  • Parallels Desktop (Mac, paid)

• Steps:

  1. Download a VM program

  2. Get an ISO image of the OS you want to run (e.g., Ubuntu, Windows)

  3. Create a new virtual machine, allocate RAM/storage

  4. Install and run it like a regular app

Great for testing Linux on Windows, running old apps, or experimenting safely.