Plus reasons to choose it over dual booting
How to use virtual machines on Linux
Running a virtual machine on Linux allows you to use other operating systems and software without having to dual boot or partition your hard drive. It provides a convenient and efficient way to test, develop, and explore different desktop environments without affecting your primary system.
Various virtualization software available, such as VirtualBox, allows you to easily create and manage virtual machines. These tools create a virtual PC for these operating systems, allowing them to run alongside your Linux distribution.
To run a Linux virtual machine, follow the steps below.