There are some other benefits to using an OS within a VM, like having a virtual drive that grows and shrinks based on what you need. If I need a bit more oomph, I can reconfigure my VM with more RAM ...
The team behind ZorinOS has released the beta version of the open-source operating system, and it's not only stunning but also more user-friendly.
One of the smartest moves before switching to Linux from Windows is to first test the waters and see for yourself if you like ...