VMware, the maker of desktop and server virtualisation tools has announced VMware Fusion 3, a way to run Windows on the Mac.
VMware Fusion 3 comes with more than 50 new features and enhancements, delivering a better-than-ever Windows on Mac experience insists the company.
Fusion 3 comes optimised for Snow Leopard, with a new 64 bit core engine and native support for the 64 bit kernel.Fusion 3 also supports the full Windows 7 experience, complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D.VMware Fusion 3
Switching has been made easier says VMWare, with users able to bring their entire PC to their Mac in a few easy steps, either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable.
The update comes with improved graphics and better gaming support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3, which will enable users to run their favourite 3D Windows games and applications without rebooting.
A new full screen menu bar gives you control over your virtual machine and can be moved to any side of the screen to make guest user interfaces, such as taskbars and menu bars, more accessible.
The software comes with a link to 10 video tutorials and adds a 12 month complimentary subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus. Automatic snapshots allow you to roll Windows back to a safe state if something goes wrong.
VMware Fusion 3 will be available today.
System requirements are Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later and a copy of Windows
Supported 32-Bit Guest Operating Systems include:
Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard (experimental)
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, Ultimate, Home Basic, and Home Premium Editions
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, Ultimate, Home Basic, and Home Premium SP1 Editions
Windows XP Professional SP2, Home Edition SP2
Windows XP Professional SP3, Home Edition SP3
Windows 98 SE
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, R2 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP2
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Standard Edition (experimental)
Windows 2000 Server SP4, Advanced Server SP4, Windows 2000 Professional SP4
VMware Fusion 3 comes with more than 50 new features and enhancements, delivering a better-than-ever Windows on Mac experience insists the company.
Fusion 3 comes optimised for Snow Leopard, with a new 64 bit core engine and native support for the 64 bit kernel.Fusion 3 also supports the full Windows 7 experience, complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D.VMware Fusion 3
Switching has been made easier says VMWare, with users able to bring their entire PC to their Mac in a few easy steps, either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable.
The update comes with improved graphics and better gaming support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3, which will enable users to run their favourite 3D Windows games and applications without rebooting.
A new full screen menu bar gives you control over your virtual machine and can be moved to any side of the screen to make guest user interfaces, such as taskbars and menu bars, more accessible.
The software comes with a link to 10 video tutorials and adds a 12 month complimentary subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus. Automatic snapshots allow you to roll Windows back to a safe state if something goes wrong.
VMware Fusion 3 will be available today.
System requirements are Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later and a copy of Windows
Supported 32-Bit Guest Operating Systems include:
Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard (experimental)
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, Ultimate, Home Basic, and Home Premium Editions
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, Ultimate, Home Basic, and Home Premium SP1 Editions
Windows XP Professional SP2, Home Edition SP2
Windows XP Professional SP3, Home Edition SP3
Windows 98 SE
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, R2 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP2
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, Standard Edition (experimental)
Windows 2000 Server SP4, Advanced Server SP4, Windows 2000 Professional SP4
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