Thread: Desktop virtualisation with Sun xVM Virtual Box 2.0

Sun Microsystems has announced a new version of Sun xVM VirtualBox, a free and open source desktop virtualisation software, along with 24/7 premium support for enterprise users. With this release, enterprises will be able to fully reap the benefits of the xVM VirtualBox platform and deploy it across their organisations with guaranteed technical support from Sun. xVM VirtualBox 2.0, released in early September, was soon followed by a bug-fix version 2.0.2 (included in this month's LFY CD). The new version comes with support for 64 bit operating systems. The software also offers a new user interface for the Mac platform, improved networking for the Mac OS X and Solaris OS, as well as improved performance, especially on AMD chips.



Additionally, customers who purchase an enterprise subscription will also receive a Right-to-Use Licence, allowing them to use the xVM VirtualBox platform With their own software deployment tools. A mere 20 MB download, xVM VirtualBox software can be installed in less than five minutes. Subscriptions start at $30 (USD) per user per year, which includes 24/7 support, and discounts are available based on volume. To download the software and sign up for an enterprise support subscription, go to Of course, a user can opt for the open source version (OSE), which is being made available from the official software repositories of most of the major distros.