Existing users, 
VMware Fusion
Run windows & other x86 systems side-by-side with os x.
Version: 3.0
Didn't work for me
Feedback Type: Review
Contributed by: tdscrna Friday, June 06 2008 @ 05:10 PM PDT
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: 1-6 months
Recommend Product: NO
I loaded VMWare into a fresh, brand new iMac 24" 2.4 Ghz w/ 3Gb mem. I used Vista Home as my Windows program. It was awful! Printers, Web access were intermittent if they worked at all. I switched to Boot Camp with the same Vista software and it is working flawlessly. I do have to reboot, true, but it is better than the VMWare was. Maybe VMWare isn't meant for the iMac. I notice most users are using PBooks or Mac Pros. I certainly didn't get the wonderful experience you guys talk about. And the support site? A joke! It's like wading through the Talmud.
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Didn't work for me - scott.bic
Not sure what your problem could be.Currently, I'm running the following VMs: Vista, Win XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2000, and Ubuntu Linux (not at the same time!), on an iMac or MacBook. Never had a moments trouble with any of 'em in over a year. Never needed their support site, so I can't comment on that. Google is usually better for that sort of thing anyways.
Thursday, July 31 2008 @ 10:06 AM PDT
Didn't work for me - Fred_4
You can't beat Parallels and you don't have to reboot!Try it, they have a 30 day trial and to save disk space it can use your BootCamp volume too.
I am using it on my MacBook Pro 2.6GHZ and my dad has it on his Macbook, so there's a good chance it will work on your too.
I hope this helps.
Tuesday, September 16 2008 @ 12:26 AM PDT
Works for me - davebarnes
I have been using Fusion for 10 months. I have Windows XP Home installed and it works quite well.I actually find Fusion a tad easier to use than Parallels.
And, I find that the Support areas for both products are not user friendly.
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Friday, July 04 2008 @ 07:28 AM PDT