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VirtualBox 2.1 Adds Support for Hardware Virtualization On OS X

Posted under os-x, vmware, parallels, virtualbox, linux, windows, software, Commentary, virtualization, Apple on December 23rd, 2008 by admin0 comments

Christmas has come early for users of VirtualBox, a free and open source virtualization solution from Sun Microsystems. Version 2.1 is a huge upgrade to the product as it includes VT-x and AMD-V hardware virtualization support on OS X and full VMDK/VHD support — including snapshots — putting it on par (at least from a […]

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VMware Fusion Sale: Get It for as Little as $10

Posted under fusion, switch, sale, vmware, virtualization, software, Deals, Apple on December 1st, 2008 by admin0 comments

Much has been written about VMware in recent months, with the release of Fusion 2.0. The software provides operating system virtualization, allowing you to run your favorite Windows applications and devices on any Intel-based Mac.
Today, until 11:59 PM Pacific Time, the VMware e-store is running a deal for 50% off of VMware Fusion. We recently […]

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VMware Fusion On Sale

Posted under fusion, parallels, vmware, virtualization, Deals, Apple on November 20th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Black Friday sale prices are coming a little early for those of you looking to buy VMware Fusion this month. Our readers report that VMware is sending out emails with a 25% off coupon.
Get 25% off automatically when you purchase VMware Fusion online, using the coupon code “FusionRocks” for a limited time only.
VMware Fusion has […]

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VMware Fusion 2 vs. Parallels Desktop 4: Let’s Dance

Posted under fusion, parallels, comparison, picks, vmware, os-x, Software Reviews, virtualization, windows, desktop, Apple on November 11th, 2008 by admin0 comments

When it comes to OS virtualization on a Mac, there are two major contenders for the title of virtualizer to end all virtualizers.
Likely Parallels and VMware Fusion need no introduction for TAB readers, but you might not be aware of what the latest incarnations that both programs bring to the table. VMware Fusion 2, released […]

How-To: Mac-ify Your VMware Unison Windows

Posted under skin, vmware fusion, windowblinds, fusion, vmware, software, Tips, windows, Apple on November 7th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Even with CodeWeaver’s generous giveaway of CrossOver Mac the other week, there are still times when one has to use a virtualized Windows environment to get work done that just cannot be performed within OS X properly. In talking with other VMware users, I realized that not everyone may hack their hosted Windows environment as I […]

VMWare Releases Fusion 2.0

Posted under fusion, announcements, vmware, virtualization, software, News, Apple on September 16th, 2008 by admin0 comments

Yesterday, VMWare released Fusion 2.0 as a major update to their virtualization software. It’s a free, downloadable upgrade for any VMWare Fusion 1.x customer, and it packs some great new stuff.
The update adds over 100 new features:

The UI is dramatically improved, with lots of nice little touches like a welcome screen and coverflow support for […]

VMware Fusion 2 Beta Raises The Virtualization Bar

Posted under windows, vmware, fusion, virtualization, Software Reviews, News, Commentary, Apple on May 9th, 2008 by admin0 comments

VMware announced the latest beta of their flagship Mac virtualization tool on Tuesday and I’ve managed to put it through a number of paces with mostly positive results. All tests were performed on a 2.4GHz MacBook Pro with 4GB RAM running OS X 10.5.2. The VM was my Windows XP SP2 Boot Camp partition.
Video Gone Wild!
When […]

Team Fusion Starts a Blog

Posted under vmware, virtualization, News, software, Apple on February 8th, 2008 by admin0 comments

If you’re taken with VMware’s Fusion (for operating system virtualization on the Mac platform), as I am, then you’ll probably be glad to hear that they’ve started a blog to keep us all apprised of their efforts. You’ll be able to see what they’re working on, some great tips and tricks with Fusion, and […]