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Comparison of virtual machines
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This article compares the features of several platform virtual machines.
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| Features | KVM | VirtualBox | VMware Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| External kernel modules | No | Yes | Yes |
| Taints the kernel | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware virtualization support | Required | Optional | Optional |
| Seamless guest window integration | SPICE/RDP | Yes | RDP |
| 3D acceleration | SPICE | Experimental | Yes |