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Cooperative Linux vs OSBoxes

A side-by-side look at Cooperative Linux and OSBoxes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cooperative Linux

Cooperative Linux

Os & Utilities

Cooperative Linux (CoLinux) is an open-source project that allows Linux to run as a Windows application or service. It enables Linux binaries to run natively without emulation or translation, using a custom Linux kernel module that translates Linux system calls into Windows system calls.

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OSBoxes

OSBoxes

Os & Utilities

OSBoxes is a website that provides free and legal downloads of various operating system platforms in VirtualBox or VMware images. It allows users to easily test out operating systems without having to go through the installation process.

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