Description:
Virtualiser for #{desc_arch} hardware
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 7.2.7-173452@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
virtualization
hypervisor
virtual-machines
development
testing
emulator
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Install:
brew install --cask virtualbox@beta
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About:
Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. It allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single machine, acting as a hypervisor for various guest OSs. This beta version provides early access to the latest features and improvements currently under development.
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Key Features:
- Multi-OS simultaneous operation
- Hardware virtualization support (VT-x/AMD-V)
- Seamless window integration
- Snapshot and state management
- Broad guest OS compatibility
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Use Cases:
- Software development and cross-platform testing
- Running legacy applications in isolated environments
- Security research and malware analysis
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Alternatives:
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VMware Fusion
– Commercial alternative with similar features but different licensing
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Parallels Desktop
– macOS-focused virtualization with tight OS integration
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QEMU
– Open-source emulator with more complex configuration
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| Mar 12, 2026 7:55pm |
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| Mar 6, 2026 7:49pm |
7.2.7-173034 |
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| Mar 5, 2026 4:56pm |
7.2.7-173006 |
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| Feb 27, 2026 4:36pm |
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| Feb 20, 2026 8:08pm |
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| Feb 13, 2026 4:51pm |
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| Feb 12, 2026 8:25pm |
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| Feb 11, 2026 10:35pm |
7.2.7-172669 |
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| Jan 25, 2026 1:57am |
7.2.5-172125 |
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| Jan 12, 2026 7:56pm |
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| Jan 12, 2026 5:12pm |
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| Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm |
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| Aug 28, 2025 1:59pm |
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