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winget install --id=SoftwareFreedomConservancy.QEMU -e QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer. QEMU can be used in several different ways. The most common is for System Emulation, where it provides a virtual model of an entire machine (CPU, memory and emulated devices) to run a guest OS. In this mode the CPU may be fully emulated, or it may work with a hypervisor such as KVM, Xen or Hypervisor.Framework to allow the guest to run directly on the host CPU. The second supported way to use QEMU is User Mode Emulation, where QEMU can launch processes compiled for one CPU on another CPU. In this mode the CPU is always emulated. QEMU also provides a number of standalone command line utilities, such as the qemu-img disk image utility that allows you to create, convert and modify disk images.
QEMU Description
QEMU is an open-source tool designed for machine emulation and virtualization, offering flexible solutions for system emulation, virtualization, and cross-platform development.
Key Features:
- System Emulation: Virtualizes entire machines, including CPU, memory, and devices, enabling the operation of a guest OS.
- User Mode Emulation: Facilitates running processes compiled for one CPU on another, enhancing cross-platform capabilities.
- Disk Image Utility (qemu-img): Manages disk images through creation, conversion, and modification.
- Cross-Platform Support: Available across various platforms, including Windows binaries installable via winget.
- Hypervisor Integration: Works with hypervisors like KVM to optimize guest OS execution.
Audience & Benefits: Tailored for developers, testers, and educators, QEMU provides isolated environments for testing, cross-platform development, and education. It offers efficient resource utilization and flexibility in managing diverse workloads, making it a versatile tool for various computational needs.