Virtualize Linux on Mac OS X with VMware Fusion
The Mac OS X counterpart to VMware player for Windows is available as a beta for Apple users. Virtualizing Linux is a great way to learn the operating system without taking the risk of diving in head first. Previously I talked about the bundled virtual machines available for Mac OS X. You can use these virtual machines in coordination with the free VMware Fusion to get yourself a Linux distribution in no time and with no risk. Check out my screenshot above of Ubuntu 6.10 on Mac OS X. The installation is really easy:
Download a bundled virtual machine
Double click the bundled virtual machine and get started
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