The Linux operating system is now virtualized in all DoIT supported Windows labs. Before, users would have to turn on a Windows machine and choose what operating system to boot into, Windows or Linux.
With the Linux OS virtualized within Windows OS, users boot straight to Windows and then have the option of selecting Linux as a virtualization option, creating a separate screen. This allows users to bounce back and forth between the two without having to restart their computer.
The Mac labs will feature all three operating systems on one machine. Before, in Mac labs you would have to select at boot whether to run Mac OS X or Windows. Now, users have the option to boot into Windows and run a virtual Linux window as well.
The benefits for this extend to all faculty, staff and students. Courses are now no longer restricted to specific labs, while users will gain more flexibility in accomplishing whatever they need to do.
