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VMware Fusion 2 now available - over 100 new features - free upgrade for Fusion 1 users
Team Fusion has announced the availability of VMWare Fusion 2, the next release of the Fusion virtualization software for Mac OS X. VMware Fusion 2 builds on the foundation of VMware Fusion 1 by adding over 100 new features. VMware Fusion 2 is a free downloadable upgrade for all VMware Fusion 1.x users.
VMware Fusion allows users to run multiple operating systems on their Mac including Microsoft Windows. The new Fusion makes it easier to seamlessly use Windows programs as Mac OS X applications thanks to Unity 2.0. Mac OS X Leopard Server is now supported as a virtual machine.Key features in Fusion 2
- Unity View
- Data Sharing
- Application Sharing
- 3D and High Definition Video Acceleration
- USB Device Support
- Multiple Display Support
- Seamless Keyboard Mapping
- Driverless Printing
- Mirrored Folders
Safe Windows features in Fusion 2
- Multiple Snapshots
- AutoProtect Automatic Snapshots
- Embedded Antivirus and Antispyware Protection (a 12-month complimentary subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus security software for Windows XP and Vista is included)
More Power in Fusion 2
- Multiple Snapshots for Power Users
- Broad Operating System Support
- Multiple CPU Virtual Machines
- VMrun
- Large RAM Support
- Virtual Appliances
Fusion 2 more Mac-like and User Friendly
VMware believes that Fusion 2 "is the easiest, most Mac-friendly way to run Windows on the Mac. A Mac-first user interface ensures that users get the features they expect, like customizable tool bars, search able Apple help, Boot Camp support, dock notification integration, and more."
As stated above, Fusion 2 is a free update for current Fusion 1 users. New users can sign up for a 30-day trial and/or purchase the software for for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
You can read the Fusion Blog post mentioning the availability of the new version here or read the Press Release.
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Disable automatic updates in Software Update
Manually run Software Update on Mac OS X Leopard
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What is iMovie?
What is iPhoto?
Extend Spotlight with plug-ins
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The Mac Models
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What is Disk Utility?
What is Boot Camp Assistant?
What is Mac OS X?
What is Snow Leopard?
What is Airport Utility?
What is Activity Monitor?
Quickly navigate to the Utilities folder
Expose for Apple keyboards that have volume controls on F9, F10, and F11
Forward delete on a Mac keyboard
Show or Hide Sidebar items via Preferences
Customize the Sidebar - Hide and Show
Finder and Sidebar - an Ideal Combination
Customize the Sidebar - Width
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