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Industry News Desk VMware’s Fusion 3 Stumbles at the Gate
The problem is reportedly fixed now
By: Maureen O'Gara
Oct. 31, 2009 08:45 AM
Virtualization Magazine on Ulitzer Fusion 3, VMware's upgraded solution for running Windows and PC applications on a Mac, although Apple has its own Bootcamp widgetry, tried wending its way out the other day and hit a nasty snag at its upgrade portal. VMware says it was because of larger-than-expected demand and couldn't keep up. The problem is reportedly fixed now. So, anyway, with the current lot of enhancements VMware has added like a built-in Migration Assistant for Windows, VMware claims it's more than twice as fast as other "switch to Mac" solutions. It says users can move their entire PC - applications, files and settings - to their Mac with a Ethernet cable, a FireWire cable, or even wirelessly.
VMware says Fusion 3 leverages Mac OS X Snow Leopard's architecture with a new 64-bit core engine and native support for the 64-bit kernel to deliver better Windows-on-Mac performance. It also claims it will be the first to enable the full Windows 7 experience, complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D. VMware says more than 10,000 private beta users have helped shape Fusion 3's features. It will cost $79.99 starting November 4. Upgrades run $39.99 at vmware.com/go/buyfusion.
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