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Consider using ASIF sparse disk images instead of RAW

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Description

### Description

macOS 26 supports ASIF sparse disk images. Perhaps Lima should consider using this image type on macOS hosts which support it?

Related info:

- https://eclecticlight.co/2025/09/17/should-you-use-tahoes-new-asif-disk-images/
- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/virtualization/vzdiskimagestoragedeviceattachment/

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