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nstalling Raspberry Pi OS on a physical Raspberry Pi device is the most common and recommended method. However, if you want to run Raspberry Pi OS on your computer without using VirtualBox, you have a few alternatives:
Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC/Mac:
Raspberry Pi Foundation provides a free version of Raspberry Pi OS called "Raspberry Pi Desktop for PC/Mac." It is a desktop version of the OS designed to run on x86-based PCs and Macs. You can install it directly on your computer as you would with any other operating system. This allows you to experience the Raspberry Pi environment without using a virtual machine.
Raspberry Pi Emulators:
There are several Raspberry Pi emulators available that allow you to run Raspberry Pi OS on your computer. Emulators like QEMU and ExaGear Desktop can simulate the Raspberry Pi hardware and run the OS within your existing operating system, avoiding the need for a virtual machine.
Boot from USB/SSD:
If you have a spare USB/SSD drive, you can install Raspberry Pi OS on it and boot your computer directly from the external drive. This way, you get the full Raspberry Pi OS experience without affecting your main OS installation.
Dual Boot:
Another option is to create a dual boot system, where you can have Raspberry Pi OS alongside your primary operating system. This allows you to choose which OS to boot into each time you start your computer.
Remember that running Raspberry Pi OS on your computer directly or using emulators may have some limitations compared to running it on a physical Raspberry Pi device. Certain hardware-specific features and performance optimizations may not be fully supported. If you want the full Raspberry Pi experience, consider using a physical Raspberry Pi device, as it offers the best compatibility and performance.
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Are you planning to install Raspbian on Windows 10 machine? Then you can use Qemu
The following link has a video tutorial explaining it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiQX0YXYuqU
Regards,
Jeevan