## VMware Workstation (Pro/Player)

The industry standard for desktop virtualization.

### Benefits over VirtualBox
*   **Better 3D Acceleration**: Smoother UI.
*   **Unity Mode**: Run Linux apps directly on your Windows desktop window.
*   **Compatibility**: Most enterprise appliances (OVF) are built for VMware.
*   **Networking**: More stable NAT engine.

### Free vs Pro
*   **Player**: Free for personal use. Can run VMs. Cannot creating complicated networks.
*   **Pro**: Paid. Full snapshot trees, Network Editor (Virtual Network Editor is powerful).