VirtualBuddy 1.4.1-110

Introduction to VirtualBuddy 1.4.1-110

VirtualBuddy 1.4.1-110 is a standalone offline installer designed for macOS users, offering the ability to virtualize macOS 12 and Apple Silicon. This powerful tool is particularly beneficial for developers who need to test their applications on various macOS versions, including betas.

Overview

VirtualBuddy for macOS provides users with the capability to boot any version of macOS 12 or macOS 13, along with the ability to boot ARM-based Linux distros such as Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop. It also allows users to boot into recovery mode, customize virtual machine hardware configuration, and edit NVRAM variables. Additionally, VirtualBuddy supports networking, file-sharing, and clipboard sharing between the host and guest systems.

Features

• Ability to boot various versions of macOS 12 and macOS 13, including betas
• Support for ARM-based Linux distros like Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Desktop
• Boot into recovery mode for system maintenance tasks
• Networking and file-sharing capabilities
• Clipboard sharing functionality
• Customizable virtual machine hardware configuration
• Built-in installation wizard for easy setup
• Options for selecting and installing restored images from Apple's servers, local IPSW files, or custom URLs
• Ability to install Linux distros from local .iso files or URLs

Use Cases

VirtualBuddy is ideal for developers who need to test their applications on different macOS versions and ARM-based Linux distros. It can also be used for system maintenance tasks like disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) in recovery mode.

Technical Details and System Requirements

To use VirtualBuddy 1.4.1-110, users need macOS 10.12 or later and an Apple Silicon processor. Additionally, installing a version of macOS that is newer than the host system requires Xcode, with Xcode beta possibly needed for macOS betas. Installing a Linux distro requires macOS 13.

Please note: VirtualBuddy is a powerful tool for virtualizing macOS and ARM-based Linux distros, offering a range of features to enhance testing and system maintenance capabilities on macOS systems.