VMWare Fusion 1.0, Parallels 3.0 Beta
VMware released the final 1.0 version of VMware Fusion today. Fusion is virtualization software which allows Intel-based Macs to run Windows, Linux or other PC operating systems.
Get the best of both the Mac and PC worlds with VMware Fusion. With intuitive Mac-native interface and a wide array of powerful features, VMware Fusion provides the most seamless way to run Windows applications on your Mac.
A public beta had been available since December. The final version is available for $59.99 after a $20 mail in rebate. A 30-day trial is also available.
Meanwhile, Parallels has announced a beta for their next version of Parallels Desktop for Mac. Parallels provides the other major virtualization solution for the Mac. The Parallels beta is available to Parallels Desktop 3.0 users.
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