Comparison of virtual machines
From Gentoo Wiki
This article compares the features of several platform virtual machines.
Resources
| Features | KVM | VirtualBox | VMware Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| External kernel modules | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taints the kernel | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware virtualization support | Required | Optional | Optional |
| Seamless guest window integration | SPICE/RDP | Yes | RDP |
| 3D acceleration | SPICE | Experimental | Yes |
A list with all available packages for virtualization and emulation can be found at: https://packages.gentoo.org/categories/app-emulation
See also
- Virtualization — the concept and technique that permits running software in an environment separate from a computer operating system.