VirtualBox KVM Public Release (cyberus-technology.de)

Article summary

The article discusses the public release of VirtualBox KVM. Although the article itself is not available, the comments suggest that this release allows VirtualBox to utilize the Kernel-Based Virtual Machine (KVM) engine, which is a popular Linux-based hypervisor. This integration may provide improved performance and features for virtual machines. The implications of this release are explored in the comments, with some users discussing the potential benefits and trade-offs of using KVM with VirtualBox.

Main themes

• VirtualBox KVM integration
• Linux virtualization
• Hypervisor comparison
• Virtual machine performance
• User experience
• Oracle and licensing concerns

What commenters say

• KVM is a Linux-based hypervisor that allows the kernel to act as a virtual machine monitor, providing hardware virtualization support.
• The integration of KVM with VirtualBox may offer improved performance and features, such as better support for USB pass-through and audio.
• Some users prefer using KVM with virt-manager due to its native support for Linux and flexibility, but may be missing features like drag-and-drop and clipboard sharing.
• The use of VirtualBox with KVM may provide a more user-friendly experience, especially for Windows guests, but some users are concerned about the potential limitations and restrictions imposed by Oracle.
• The release of VirtualBox KVM may not offer significant advantages for users already using KVM with virt-manager, but could provide a more streamlined experience for those using VirtualBox.
• There are trade-offs between using KVM with VirtualBox and using other virtualization solutions, such as Xen or UML, which may offer different advantages and disadvantages.
• Some users are skeptical about the benefits of using VirtualBox with KVM, citing the potential for Oracle to impose restrictions or limitations on the use of the software.