Virtualisation firm VMware is upgrading its Fusion application to make it
safer for its Apple customers to run Windows software.
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Fusion is a virtual machine software product that allows Intel-based Apple
users to run Windows and Linux software without the need for rebooting or
partitioning.
Fusion 2 will take snapshots of customers' virtual machines to "keep Windows
safe from bumps in the road", according to the firm.
The application will also offer a complimentary 12-month subscription to
McAfee VirusScan Plus.
"As we have seen with consumers, SMEs as well as large organisations are
starting to consider the possibility of deploying more Macs within their
corporate environment because of the company's positive mindshare within the IT
user market, among other reasons," said IDC analyst Michael Rose.
"With technologies available today like VMware Fusion, switching to a Mac by
individuals within organisations, whole departments or even across the entire
company, is more conceivable because it allows users to adopt Apple hardware and
software, while enabling the continued use of Windows applications and their
associated management infrastructure."
VMware Fusion is currently available for £49.99.
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