I use Parallels for hosting Windows inside OS X but VirtualBox is a free open
source alternative that does a pretty decent job too. With VirtualBox, you
can install any version of Windows (as long as you have the boot disk),
Linux, Solaris and just about any other operating system you can think of.
The first thing you notice about VirtualBox is that it's extremely easy to
setup and use. In fact, I'd equate the setup process to that of Parallels.
VirtualBox holds your hand through the whole process so you never feel out of
your depth. Integration with your native environment is extremely impressive.
VirtualBox allows for declaring certain host directories as 'shared folders',
which can then be accessed from within the operating system you're running in
VirtualBox. In addition, connecting USB devices is a breeze - VirtualBox
automatically detects new devices and asks you if you wish to use them.
Unfortunately, there is no drag-and-drop function from your native desktop
into VirtualBox but considering it's free, you really can't complain. *If you
don't want to pay for Parallels and require your virtual OS for generally
minor usage, VirtualBox is more than enough.*Download *VirtualBox 4.1.4* in
Softonic
