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VMware Fusion - 1.0b4.1

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Version 1.0b4.1:	(3.8)
Selected Version:	1.0b4.1
Release Date:	2007-06-21
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 1.0b4.1):	1,958
Downloads (all versions):	121,099

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Product Description:

VMware Fusion is the easiest, most complete way to run Windows and PC-compatible operating systems side-by-side with Mac OS X. Maximize the full power of your Mac including 64-bit and multi-core processor support for maximum performance, accelerated 3D graphics to play DirectX 8.1 games, and use the latest USB 2.0 devices including Windows-only USB peripherals.

What's new in this version:

Support for Mac OS X 10.4.10 - Beta 4.1 updates the VMware Fusion USB support so USB devices work in virtual machines after installing Mac OS X 10.4.10.
Experimental Support for Mac OS X Leopard - Beta 4.1 adds experimental support running VMware Fusion on Mac OS X Leopard. Install and run VMware Fusion and run virtual machines on the latest release on the WWDC release of Mac OS X Leopard.
Seamless Windows application integration with Unity - Say goodbye to the Windows desktop - Seamlessly run Windows XP applications just like Mac applications; use Expose to switch between any application, minimize to the Dock, bring forward only the application you care about, and use familiar Mac keyboard shortcuts. Use the VMware Fusion Launch Palette to easily access all your Windows applications, and keep your favorite Windows applications in the Dock.
Improved Boot Camp integration - Beta 4 adds experimental support for Microsoft Vista (see the Release Notes for more details) and offers improved automatic detection of all available Boot Camp partitions. Beta 4 also addresses problems where some users could not use the keyboard and mouse when connecting to a Boot Camp virtual machine as well as blue screens of death that occurred with some users. In addition, VMware Fusion now automatically updates Windows to use optimized drivers when run as a virtual machine.
Improved performance - Virtual machines now boot faster, and applications now launch more quickly from virtual disks. Interactive performance has also been improved with significant improvements when dragging windows around in a virtual machine.
Improved user experience - The toolbar is now completely customizable to meet your needs and virtual hardware has been moved to the status bar.
Hardware Editor now complete - Settings for virtual hardware are now complete now with the ability to add a USB controller as well as virtual serial and parallels ports that map to files on the Mac. The virtual machine hardware editor is also now a sheet attached to the virtual machine to make it easier to determine which VM you are editing.
Support for 30 inchÂ�? Cinema Displays - Now Virtual Machines can take advantage of the full resolution of the 30 inch Cinema Display.

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:

An Intel-based Mac

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.0b4.1:
Overall Rating:	(3.8)	Features:	(3.3)	Support:	(2.7)
Ease of Use:	(3.7)	Quality / Stability:	(3.0)	Price:	(3.7)

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Latest VMware Fusion - Version: 3.0, 11/21/2009 05:07AM PST

heikot

I've loved versions 1-2 of this virtual machine software. Windows ran with blazing speed, all apps ran as expected and network drives/folders were accessible without issue. Well, all of this has changed with 3.0. Startup times are reminiscent of running Virtual PC - we all know what a disaster that was. I've lost connectivity to all of my network folders and some programs simply won't run. The overall system responsiveness is horrible. I would return this product in an instant, but as others have commented, finding where to get technical assistance or customer service is virtually impossible. I'm going to switch back to version 2 until VMware fusion 3 is stable, responsive and doesn't cause me more post-traumatic stress.

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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The 64-bit town crier.