VM Compatibility Discussions

Users debate whether a specific software or feature works inside virtual machines, frequently suggesting alternatives like VirtualBox, VMware, or Parallels, and sharing experiences with virtualization setups and performance.

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timtim51251 Jun 29, 2019 View on HN

It won't work in a virtual machine? Any reason why?

Kwpolska Aug 24, 2024 View on HN

Another thread says virtual machines.

nraynaud Nov 21, 2020 View on HN

now virtual machines systems are happy to find them.

eps Apr 11, 2018 View on HN

Just stick it into a VM like the rest of us.

sillysaurus2 Dec 15, 2013 View on HN

Awesome. Can VirtualBox or VMWare run this?

metadat Jan 9, 2023 View on HN

Will this work from inside a VM?

hayksaakian Jan 16, 2016 View on HN

if you need windows VMs it's alright

___8___ Mar 22, 2022 View on HN

Are you sure you don't just want vms instead?

hereforphone Nov 22, 2021 View on HN

Do you run virtual machines on it?

atmanactive May 14, 2025 View on HN

Sounds great! Which VM can do that?