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VMware fusion currently unable to run x86 virtual machines on Apple SIlicon hardware, tech preview in the works to resolve issue

The conversion to Apple Silicon hardware marks a huge step, and a number of software companies are working to catch up. VMware announced on Tuesday that its VMware Fusion software doesn’t currently support installing or running x86 virtual machines on M1-based Macs. The company explained that it is currently working to support the new hardware: […]

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VMWare releases Fusion 6.0.1 update

Late Tuesday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 6.0.1 of its Fusion software for the Mac. Similar to other virtualization software packages, VMWare allows users to run alternate operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions on Intel-based Macs at native speeds. Other features, such as Unity, allow users to run and minimize Windows applications […]

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Parallels Desktop 9 to arrive in early September, will hone in on OS X Mavericks features

Parallels 9 Desktop is en route. And can be pre-ordered with a Parallels Desktop 8 order between now and Halloween. Per MacNN, Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac will ship the first week of September according to its parent company. One of the primary features will be optimization for OS X Mavericks, which has yet to […]

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Parallels Desktop 6.0.12090.660720 released

Parallels Desktop, the popular virtualization application that allows users to run the Windows and Linux operating systems simultaneously alongside Mac OS X, reached version 6.0.12090.660720 on Thursday. The new version, available here, sports the following major fixes and changes: – Adds support for Ubuntu 11.04 virtual machines. – Improves mapping of Mac OS X system […]