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◊title{Personal Computing with VMs}
◊author{George C. Privon}
◊start-date{2020-05-13}

◊tags{computing, virtual machines}
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◊abstract{Virtual machines provide an opportunity for compartmentalization and specialization of computing resources.}

◊section{Server-level}

VMs on a server provide the ability to run several instances of specialized operating systems, including: NAS-focused, web server focused, and computing infrastructure focused OS's.

◊section{Personal Device Level}

VMs on a personal device (e.g., laptop) can facilitate compartmentalization of work and private tools and data.
This may provide practical benefits (decreased distraction from work by apps/programs which are primarily for personal use).