# QEMU
> Generic machine and userspace emulator and virtualizer

## Summary
Generic machine emulator and virtualizer supporting multiple architectures with near-native KVM performance

## Capabilities
- Emulate various hardware architectures
- Run VMs with near-native performance via KVM
- Userspace emulation
- Support many guest operating systems

## When to Use
- When running virtual machines or emulating hardware
- When you need cross-architecture emulation

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/qemu
