Image via Wikipedia Virtual machines are those fascinating bits of software that enable us to run several operating systems on one computer without using multiple hard disks, multiple partitions and duel or multi boot systems. Virtual machines are handier for computer enthusiasts than ice is for an Eskimo. They allow us to try multiple operating systems without wiping hard drives to install them; try an application that doesn't work on our favourite operating system; share our computer between several people simultaneously by letting several operating systems use the same hardware; … [Read more...]