Can I run Windows virtually in Ubuntu for testing? What about Windows only software and drivers?

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I am a developer and I really want to switch to Ubuntu. When I switch to Ubuntu, can I run Windows virtually (VirtualBox) for some testing?

I often use photo editing software like Photoshop; can I run it on Ubuntu?

I have a lot of questions about the drivers. Can I support USB 3.0, audio, touchpad, video drivers smoothly like running on Windows (mainly I need my touchpad drivers for some shortcuts and drivers?

Try running a live USB session, that will tell you if your drivers work or not. — Organic Marble, Apr 24 '18 at 12:28

Melebius · Accepted Answer · 2018-04-25T05:56:31.717

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Can I run Windows virtually (VirtualBox)?

Yes, you can if your hardware supports it. Modern x86(-64) PCs do support it.

I often use some photo editing software like Photoshop can I run it on Ubuntu?

You cannot run Photoshop directly on Ubuntu but you can try free alternatives like GIMP or get Photoshop working in VirtualBox or in Wine.

And I have a lot of questions about the drivers.

You can (and should!) try Ubuntu before installing. Get your install medium, boot it and select Try Ubuntu without installing. It will boot a live session without any changes to your hard drive, so you can check all your requirements and ask a specific question here if you encounter any problems.

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edited Apr 25 '18 at 05:56

answered Apr 24 '18 at 12:35

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can i try installing drivers. mainly i need my touch pad drivers dell touchpad – Musthu Apr 24 '18 at 14:12
@Musthu Yes, you can try to install them in the live session. Of course, after you install Ubuntu on your hard drive, you’ll have to install them again. – Melebius Apr 24 '18 at 15:40
but i have some issues on audio playback – Musthu Apr 25 '18 at 16:41
i installed the codec and music can be played from the video player but the default player didn't support that – Musthu Apr 25 '18 at 16:41
@Musthu Please ask a new question about that and provide as many details as you can (the Ubuntu version, your hardware specification, what codec you installed and how etc.). – Melebius Apr 26 '18 at 05:48

Can I run Windows virtually in Ubuntu for testing? What about Windows only software and drivers?

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