: If you wish to dynamically allocate space or resize the image, you can do so after converting:
: This allows for "linked clones," where multiple Windows 8 virtual machines (VMs) share a single read-only base image. Changes are stored in a separate layer, significantly saving disk space.
For Windows 8—an OS that was notoriously finicky about drivers during its early years—this capability transforms it from a frustration into a stable, testable appliance.
