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VMware Fusion - 3.0

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All Time:	(4.2)
This Version:	Not rated (0.0)
Current Version:	3.0
Release Date:	2009-10-27
License:	Commercial
Downloads (this version):	5,124
Downloads (all versions):	120,656
Price:	$79.99

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Product Description:

VMware Fusion is the most seamless way to run Windows applications on your Mac. VMware Fusion combines a clean and intuitive Cocoa-native interface that Mac users expect with a virtual platform trusted by millions of users today. VMware Fusion allows you to launch your Windows applications from the Dock and switch between Windows and Mac applications using Expose. With the industry's most advanced virtualization technology VMware Fusion lets you leverage all the hardware available on your Mac to simultaneously run 32- and 64-bit operating systems, use two processor cores at the same time, run select 3D games and utilize USB 2.0 devices.

What's new in this version:

VMware Fusion 3 includes more than 50 new features and enhancements, delivering a better-than-ever Windows on Mac experience. Key highlights include:

Performance, Finely Tuned. Support for 4-way SMP to maximize performance on the latest iMac and Mac Pro. Lower overhead and up to 2X faster resume time for a suspended virtual machine.
More Mac-Like Than Ever. Banish the start menu and launch Windows apps from the new "always-on" applications menu, even when VMware Fusion isn't running. VMware Fusion provides convenient new ways to experience Windows applications like Mac applications.
Optimized for Snow Leopard. Built from the ground up for the Mac, VMware Fusion 3 leverages Mac OS X Snow Leopard's advanced architecture with a new 64-bit core engine and native support for the 64-bit kernel, delivering even better Windows on Mac performance.
Ultimate Windows 7 Experience. VMware Fusion 3 will be the first to enable the full Windows 7 experience, side-by-side with your Mac, complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D.
Best-in-Class 3D Graphics. Support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 3 will enable users to run their favorite 3D Windows games and applications - all without rebooting.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel

Additional Requirements:

Intel-based Mac

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Breaks Print Spooler in Boot Camp - Version: 3.0, 11/8/2009 01:57AM PST

satcomer

In Windows 7 64 Bit when I installed fusion 3.0 tools and then booted back into Boot Camp (to play a game & work site webmail) i discovered after installed the VMware Tools into Windows 7 the Print Spooler would not start, so I couldn't print the only fix was to go back into Snow Leopard and run Fusion, deinstalling the VMware tools (when finished with Fusion) to natively boot into Windows 7. I sure hope VMware fixes this Print Spooler issue.

VMWare Fusion Helper & Start Menu 32-bit only! - Version: 3.0, 11/3/2009 12:45PM PST

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libertyforall1776

Don't be misled, the whole software suite has not made it to 64-bit yet. VMWare Fusion Helper & Start Menu 32-bit only!

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Paid for Fusion Mac over year ago! Problem with Registration! Confused Upgrade Process! - Version: 3.0, 10/30/2009 08:49AM PST

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EndlessFx

Totally agree with reviewer below about the convoluted registration process at VMware Fusion site. I paid for Fusion Mac over a year ago. I had to call and call to get the registration working. Now, I have to call the vendor again to upgrade to Version 3. Takes too much time and energy - things I don't have in excess at this time. There has to be a better and much easier way to register, get your registration information, and to upgrade.

I also think there is a big problem just locating the correct product at the VMware site. There is too much information crowded together about their many offerings. I agree with the responder who suggested that they differentiate information for individual users, for SOHO users, and for corporate users. There is such too much packed together at this time to be effective!

I hope Fusion for Mac is all it has been reported to be! I sincerely hope it is NOT as confusing at the VMware website. Fusion may rate much higher but the VMware site gets less than a one-star rating at this time from me.

VMware, PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR WEBSITE, REGISTRATION, UPGRADE, and SUPPORT PRESENTATION and PROCESSES.