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Mac OS X users have yet another virtualization option now that Innotek has announced a [Mac version of its VirtualBox software][1]. VirtualBox was previously available to Windows and Linux users and supports a variety of x86 compatible guest operating systems, including Windows Vista and Gentoo Linux.
The OS X version of the software is currently in a [beta test phase][2] and offers support for Windows Vista and Gentoo Linux.
VirtualBox offers one interesting feature not found in other virtualization software we've tested -- support for the Remote Desktop Protocol. Using VirtualBox users can connect to a virtual machine via Remote desktop which would allow the hosted system to act as an RDP server. The remote desktop server feature opens up the possibility of running the virtual machine remotely on a thin client.
VirtualBox is free for personal and educational use, though the [main license is not open source][3]. There is a VirtualBox Open Source Edition, uses the GPL but lacks a number of features found in the main package.
If you've used Virtual Box for Mac OS X be sure to let us know your experiences in the comments below.
Here's a screenshot from the [VirtualBox wiki][2]:
[1]: http://www.virtualbox.org/ "VirtualBox"
[2]: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads "Download VirtualBox"
[3]: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Editions "VirtualBox Licensing"
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