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VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.  
 
VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.  
  
== How to Install (faculty/students) ==
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<span style="color:red">'''As of Jan 17th VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research'''
VMware Workstation is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying STEM departments through
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UA's license to the VMware Academic Program.
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== How to Install (faculty/students research only) ==
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VMware Fusion is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying research groups. To receive a license, if you believe that you qualify, please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will verify your status.
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What is VMware Workstation

From Wikipedia: VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.

As of Jan 17th VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research

How to Install (faculty/students research only)

VMware Fusion is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying research groups. To receive a license, if you believe that you qualify, please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will verify your status.