Chapter 7. Running Windows with Fusion

Although VMware has long been a leader in enterprise-level virtualization programs, it’s not a household name when it comes to consumer products. And for the most part, the Mac is not a fixture in most businesses—Apple’s biggest gains have been in the consumer space. With Fusion, VMware needed to have a product that would be powerful enough to be used at the office, but friendly enough for use in the home as well.

As you probably suspect from reading Chapter 6, VMware has largely succeeded—the ease with which Windows Vista can be installed is evidence enough. But as you’re about to see, from its interface to its feature set, Fusion hits a nice balance between power and simplicity, making it a great choice ...

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