Why use Virtual Box - The Best way to Run and Use Linux..!

In my previous articles, I explained some of the methods used to install Linux system on Windows OS. So, today in this article, I will just tell you why to use VMWare instead of any other method. Why is using Virtual Machine the best method?

We have seen so far many methods and the main or the basic methods of installing Linux are :

• Dual Boot
• Running Live
• Using VirtualBox

The other methods are very less used due to its limited functionality. Here, I will tell you why VirtualBox is best compared to the remaining two.

Dual Boot :-

Dual Boot is the method where you have to create separate partitions for Windows installation and Linux installation. This method includes creating and formatting partitions on HardDisk. Formatting a partition does not only mean to format it and clear all the data. But it also includes specifying Partition Type, Size and other things.

The hardest of all is Partition Type. As new versions are launched, the type of HDD partition they use are also changed. Example : Windows 10 uses GPT type partition while older versions used FAT and NTFS type system partition. Also, Linux uses EXT type partitions. Not only that but different versions of EXT are also launched like EXT1, EXT2, EXT3 and EXT4.

Also, sometimes problems occur when installing different OS on other partition type. Many have faced a problem when installing Windows 10 on old HDD partitions.

Disadvantages :

• Messing with partitions (Only experts can handle this)
• A Disk Partition is always occupied whether you use that OS or not. 
• Only one OS can run at a time.
• You cannot do simultaneous job on both Operating Systems.
• Need to install separate device drivers on both the partitions for both the OS.
• And many more...

Running Live :- 

Running Live is an option available when installing Linux from a CD or a bootable USB. It helps us to run Linux without installing it.

Just insert the bootable drive and choose Live option. Wait for a few seconds for initialization to take place. And you are done.

Disadvantages :

• Cannot be used for permanent job to be done. Helps only when you want to use Linux tempoarily about an hour.
• Your previous work - that you did before system was shut down, will not be saved.
• You need to install drivers every time you use it if device doesn't work properly.
• Sometimes, you need to mount your other partitions of HDD to access data of that partition.
• And many more...

Using VirtualBox :-

Using VirtualBox will eliminate all the limitations listed above. So, it the best as per my suggestion.

But as I told previously, all the methods have its unique importance and so other methods are not bad. Instead they are the best when it comes to their field of work. 

But VirtualBox is the best when it comes to use Linux along with Windows everyday.

Below are the Official Links to Download VirtualBox :

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