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Fusion 2.0.1

Macworld Rating

4.5 out of 5 Mice, Dec 17, 2008

Pros

  • Improved Unity mode
  • Stronger 3D graphics support
  • Easy install mode for Linux OSes
  • Virtual machine library
  • Better Mac/Windows integration
  • Supports multiple and automatic system snapshots

Cons

  • No OpenGL acceleration
  • Technical support expensive and Web-based only

Software Details

  • VMware
  • 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Intel only
  • $80; free upgrade from 1.x

Macworld's Fusion 2.0.1 Coverage

  • Review: VMware Fusion 2.0.1 VMware Fusion 2.0 lets you run Windows and other operating systems within the Mac OS X on an Intel-powered Macs. The new Fusion has bug fixes and many new features designed to make running alternative operating systems on your Mac as easy as possible.
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