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6 Best Linux distros to try on VirtualBox virtual machine

Do you want to use a Linux distro on VirtualBox Virtual machine and wondering which one to choose? Then here is the list of lightweight GUI Linux. - Community submission by Editor (9to6linux) on

6 Best Linux distros to try on VirtualBox virtual machine

6 Best Linux distros to try on VirtualBox virtual machine

Do you want to use a Linux distro on VirtualBox Virtual machine and wondering which one to choose? Then here is the list of lightweight GUI Linux operating systems to start within a virtualization environment.

Well, if you already using a Windows operating system and want to learn Linux but without any dual boot configuration; then virtualization using VirtualBox is a nice option. The key thing to look at when you want to use a Linux OS on regular basis on a virtual box is the number of resources you can allot to it.

If your host doesn’t allow it or you cannot assign a big chunk of memory to your virtual machine then look for some Linux distros which provide fast and high performance without putting much load on your host system.

Top Linux distros to install on Virtual Box virtual machines

Here we are listing the Linux distros by keeping system resource consumption, OS performance, and yet user friendly, in mind.