Linux Virtual Software?

[finsfree]

I'm going to be running a Linux based OS (Mint) on my computer and have all my Windows base OS running virtually in case I catch a bug or something I can just delete that machine.

My question is what's the top/best virtual software out there (Linux based of course...and free)?

I want the virtual computer to have the option to be able to connect to other computers for file sharing and what not, but also have the option to keep it in a "test" environment as well.

I know VMware workstation has these option but not sure if this software can run on Linux. Also, I keep hearing about Virtualbox. Will this do what I'm asking?

Thanks,

 

[TrainTrackHack]

VMware workstation runs on Linux just fine, but it's not free (VMware player is free but doesn't let you create your own VMs). VirtualBox is probably the most commonly used (and easiest to get started with) solution. QEMU is another option, I use it myself but it's a bit involved for a novice.

 

[Geoff]

I'd recommend VirtualBox.

 

[strollin]

... (VMware player is free but doesn't let you create your own VMs). ...

Very old information. VMWare Player has allowed the creation of VMs for quite a few years now.

 

[Agent Smith]

Currently use VMware Player for Ubuntu LTS.