If you intend to run a virtual machine on your computer, VMWare provides free software for personal and commercial use. Please look at the VMWare Test Drive website and search for FREE PRODUCT.
Amongst products of interest for CS Students are:
- Fusion Player, a MacOS-based VMPlayer. As of Oct 19, 2023, VMWare Fusion 13.5 also supports Apple Silicon and Windows 11.
- Workstation Player, a WindowOS-based VMPlayer
You will need to register for an account before you can download any VMWare software.