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VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1

Posted May 5th 2008 11:16PM by Scott McNulty
Filed under: Software



VMware has just announced VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1, the first beta of the second iteration of their very successful virtualization product for the Mac. As you'll recall Fusion allows you to run a host of OSes on your Intel Mac including, but not limited to, many flavors of Windows.

The above video gives you a tour of Fusion 2.0 Beta 1's top new features, including:
  • Multiple monitor support (up to 10 displays!)
  • Improved networking and printing
  • Support for DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2 (this is experimental, and it might not work on your Mac)
  • A refined UI for settings and VM management
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. The beta is available now, and best of all the upgrade to version 2.0, when it comes out of beta, will be free to all Fusion users. You can register for the beta program and download the hefty 300 MB installer here.
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Sharp discounts on VMware Fusion at buy.com

Posted Oct 2nd 2007 1:30PM by Michael Rose
Filed under: Software, Deals

With version 1.1 just around the corner, it's a perfect time to pick up a VMware Fusion license, and Smith Micro (friendly publisher of many Mac utils) wants to sweeten the pot by offering a $20 rebate on Fusion purchases. Nice enough, but what if you wanted an extra $10 off the purchase price? Well, for new Google Checkout customers, scootch over to buy.com and take that $10 off; you can pick up Fusion for a cool $31.11, free shipping included. Academic users can probably find comparable discounts at the campus computer store.

If you do buy Fusion, be sure to fill out your rebate forms carefully, and don't forget to check the little box telling Smith Micro not to bother you with promotional mailings and email. Otherwise, you're liable to get weekly offers for Stuffit Deluxe and FAXstf.

Thanks JohnE
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VMware Fusion beta 1.1 available

Posted Sep 26th 2007 1:00AM by Michael Rose
Filed under: Universal Binary, Beta Beat

Looks like the VMware team may be picking up a few pointers from the "release early, release often" cheerleaders at rival virtualization shop Parallels; the recently-released Fusion for Mac is now out in a 1.1 beta form, downloadable with registration. The beta packs a load of features, full list below -- top additions include DirectX 9.0 support, iPhone/Outlook sync, Unity and Boot Camp functional improvements, and (just in time) better compatibility with host systems running Leopard. The beta also squashes a bug that has bitten me a couple of times: the Airport process randomly ramping up to 100% CPU with Fusion installed.

The beta clocks in at a hefty 170 MB, and you'll get an evaluation serial number good for 30 days when you sign up to download the software. Let us know how the beta works out for you in the comments.

Thanks Joy & RMS

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