If you are not aware of virtual PCs, good article to read up on...many web servers such as insurance companies use virtual servers quite a bit and many that you connect to via the web are virtual servers...this is basically loading an operating system on top of another operating system..very good for security reason too. With a virtual PC, one could easily run a Linux or Unix operating system from their Windows operating system. BD
Dell is partnering with VMware and SWsoft on the project, the new machines would use "vitalization" software to run multiple, software-generated computers on one machine. As well as PC owners being able to take advantage of features of two differing operating systems, there are many benefits for these kind of set ups. One being security. A virtual machine could run one system for every day computing tasks, while another would be used just browse the internet, limiting any security threats.
Dell working on virtual PCs for consumers - Pocket-lint.co.uk - gadget news and reviews
Hat Tip: Engadget
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