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What is a virtual environment and what is it used for?

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What is a virtual environment and what is it used for?

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I’m guessing you mean something like a “virtual machine.” A virtual machine is a piece of software that allows you to run an operating system in a controlled environment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_mac… Some common uses include software development for another operating system, actual operating system development, and studying viruses and malware in a safe way.