NEWS CATEGORIES:



NEWS ARCHIVE >>
SOFTPEDIA REVIEWS >>
MEET THE EDITORS >>
Home / News / Tags / virtual machine

Stories about: virtual machine


Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac Formally Announced - Full Feature Set

Parallels has issued an official statement announcing the availability of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac OS X. As key additions, the company mentions full support for Aero in Windows Vista and 7 through the Windows WDDM driver, including Aero Flip 3D, a more Mac-like experience in Windows applications through the Apple ...

5 November 2009
08:42 GMT

Download Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac OS X

Although Parallels Inc. is yet to issue a formal announcement via its press room, the company has revealed the availability of Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac OS X. The new version of the virtualization program permits users to install Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 in three easy steps, and boasts Snow Leopard o...

4 November 2009
06:28 GMT

Download VirtualBox 3.0.10 for Mac OS X

Sun Microsystems has released a new version of VirtualBox, the company’s virtualization program that allows users to create virtual machines / environments for guest operating systems. Although version 3.0.10 has somehow been pulled from Sun’s website, the file is still available for download. Our guys we...

29 October 2009
05:13 GMT

Download New VMware Fusion 3.0 for Mac OS X

The people at VMware have just issued the new version of their virtualization solution for Mac OS X, VMware Fusion 3. Announced last month, and slated for release on October 27, the new installment is highly optimized for the latest Mac OS version, and claims to provide “the ultimate Windows 7 experience.&rdquo...

27 October 2009
06:06 GMT

New Parallels Desktop Puts Windows 7 on Mac OS X

Parallels has issued a software update for its powerful virtualization solution, Parallels Desktop for Mac. Supported even on Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger), Parallels can now effectively run Windows 7 inside a virtual machine on a Mac, according to the company. Following the release of Windows 7, Parallels immediately is...

23 October 2009
06:38 GMT

Download VMware Fusion 2.0.6 Beta 1 Update for Mac OS X

The people at VMware Inc. have issued a new beta update to their powerful virtualization solution for Mac OS , VMware Fusion. VMware Fusion allows Intel Macs to run x86 operating systems, like Windows, Linux, NetWare and Solaris, in a virtual machine, side by side with Mac OS X. The release of VMware Fusion 2.0.6 Bet...

25 September 2009
06:34 GMT

Apple Releases Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1 for Windows

The third new update posted on Apple’s web site yesterday, Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1, is aimed at users running Windows under BootCamp – the utility included with Leopard that assists users in installing Microsoft Windows on a Mac. As usual, the Support section of its web site is where Apple descri...

12 August 2009
05:53 GMT

Download VirtualBox 3.0.2 for Mac OS X

Over the course of this weekend, Sun Microsystems released VirtualBox 3.0.2, a maintenance update to its cross-platform virtualization software. The changelog lists various tweaks and fixes, although no Mac-specific changes have been spotted. The new version is available for both Mac and Linux users, as well as Windo...

13 July 2009
08:58 GMT

Intelligent Application Gateway 2007 Virtual Machine Available

Are you looking to test drive Intelligent Application Gateway 2007 without having to go through the hassles associated with the deployment process? Then Microsoft has the right download for you. The Redmond company is offering a trial version of Intelligent Application Gateway 2007 packaged as a virtual machine. Cust...

10 July 2009
03:59 GMT

Microsoft Geneva Virtual Machines Available

Want a simpler way to test drive Microsoft's next-generation federated identity technologies? Well, the Redmond company does offer customers virtual machines of codename Geneva for evaluation, in an effort to streamline as much as possible the testing process. Accompanying the Geneva Virtual Machines offered on ...

3 July 2009
06:54 GMT

VirtualBox 3.0.0 for Linux Brings 3D and OpenGL 2.0 Support

VirtualBox, the popular, amazing, open-source, virtualization software from Sun Microsystems, reached version 3.0.0 a few minutes ago. This major update brings lots of new features, many bugfixes and improvements over previous 2.x versions. The big and breathtaking news is that users can now use Direct3D 8 and 9 game...

30 June 2009
12:31 GMT

Download VMware Fusion 2.0.5

VMware Fusion lets you run your favorite Windows applications and devices seamlessly on any Intel-based Mac. Built from the ground up for the Mac, Fusion lets you run all your favorite Windows applications, even integrating those apps' features with Mac OS X. The people at VMware have updated the popular virtua...

25 June 2009
06:49 GMT

Mobile Virtualization Next Year, WMware Says

WMware, the world-known leader in virtualization solutions, stated recently that it was working on a VMware Mobile Virtualization Platform, which is set to offer companies the possibility to virtualize smartphones and mobile devices as soon as next year. According to Stephen Herrod, VMware chief technology officer, m...

22 May 2009
08:36 GMT

VMware Fusion 2.0.4 Released – Download Here

VMware Fusion, another powerful, yet costly virtualization app for Mac OS X, has received an important update lately, fixing critical bugs, while adding experimental support for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. VMware Fusion 2.0.4 (Build 159196) is available for immediate download right here on our web site.Although Fus...

10 April 2009
06:26 GMT

Download VirtualBox 2.2.0 (Build 45846) Mac

Sun Microsystems has updated VirtualBox xVM, a powerful Open Source virtualization solution for Mac OS X. The new release brings both the VirtualBox app, as well as the SDK to version 2.2.0 (Build 45846), and is “a major update,” according to the folks behind Java.Sun Microsystems' xVM VirtualBox sof...

10 April 2009
06:02 GMT

VMware Fusion 2.0.3 Adds Snow Leopard Server (Experimental) Support

Vmware Fusion 2, the powerful virtualization solution for Mac OS X, has just received an important update. While just a maintenance release, VMware Fusion 2.0.3 resolves driverless printing issues, but also adds experimental support for guests of Apple's upcoming OS, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.“VMware Fusi...

3 April 2009
07:00 GMT

Fix Hyper-V Expired Virtual Machines

Microsoft has acknowledged the existence of an issue related to virtual machines running under Windows Server 2008 with the Hyper-V role enabled or Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, where items can no longer be executed or accessed because of a certificate error. According to Microsoft, attempts to connect to a vm would...

3 March 2009
06:00 GMT

Vista on Mac OS X – VMware Fusion 2.0.2 Does the Job

If you need to run Windows apps, but love your Mac so much you simply cannot go with a PC, VMware Fusion may be the answer. However, before buying your own copy of VMware Fusion 2, be sure your Mac is prepared to handle the workload. The LooksFor those who've used virtualization software before, installing Windo...

1 March 2009
05:24 GMT

Sun Microsystems Updates VirtualBox SDK

With its free virtualization software, VirtualBox, Sun Microsystems includes a set of development tools for third-party developers. The VirtualBox Software Development Kit (SDK) provides developers with all the documentation and interface files that are needed to write code that interacts with VirtualBox. VirtualBox ...

17 February 2009
03:55 GMT

VirtualBox 2.1.2 Enhances Mac OS X Hosting – Free Download

The people at Sun Microsystems have updated their virtualization software, VirtualBox, to version 2.1.2. At the moment, VirtualBox runs on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux hosts. It supports a large number of guest operating systems including, but not limited to, Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista), DOS/Window...

22 January 2009
08:34 GMT

Windows 7 on a Mac – Some Say It Works, Some Say It Doesn't

With the much awaited Windows 7 beta out, Mac users were sure to grab it immediately and try installing in Boot Camp. Numerous issues were encountered by almost every user posting their experience over at Apple's Discussions forum. Successful installations were, nonetheless, reported. Apple Discussions poster Ch...

12 January 2009
04:02 GMT

VMware Fusion 2.0.1 Improves Snapshot Creation, More

VMware has released an update for users of its virtualization software application, VMware Fusion. Version 2.0.1 includes both enhancements and bug fixes, while the latter has been the main focus of this “maintenance release,” according to the company. “VMware Fusion 2.0.1 is a maintenance release o...

17 November 2008
05:14 GMT

Parallels Desktop 4.0 for Mac Available – 50% Faster, Better

Parallels has just announced the release of Parallels 4.0 Desktop for Mac. Parallels users ca run multiple OSes side by side on their Mac, and even share the applications running in each of them. Version 4.0 performs up to 50% faster, using less system resources, and includes a range of security, backup and power sav...

11 November 2008
06:25 GMT

Parallels 4 to Virtualize OS X Server

With VMware taking huge chunks of the virtualization-solution marketplace, Parallels needs to act fast, and the company knows it. Therefore, a pre-release build of Parallels Desktop 4 embodies support for dual-core Intel Macs, and, most importantly, enables virtualization of Mac OS X Server on machines already runnin...

22 September 2008
06:40 GMT

VMware Fusion 2.0 Released

VMware has released the first stable build of its flagship virtualization software for Mac, VMware Fusion 2.0. The software boasts the ability to run even Leopard Server as a virtual machine, and sports a built-in 1-year subscription to McAfee VirusScan Plus.VMware Fusion allows Intel Macs to run x86 operating system...

16 September 2008
08:37 GMT

VirtualBox 2.0 Released, Supports 64-Bit OSes

Sun Microsystems has announced a new version of Sun xVM VirtualBox, the free (open source) desktop virtualization software, enabling Mac OS X users to run a multitude of OSes on their Intel-based machines, such as Linux, Windows, Solaris and OpenSolaris. Sun's xVM VirtualBox Software Enterprise Subscription has ...

5 September 2008
06:24 GMT

New HP Blade Technology with Quad-Core AMD Opteron CPU

AMD has announced that its Quad-Core Opteron processors will be the only ones to power up the world’s first blade server developed specifically to overcome performance bottlenecks for virtual server hosting, the innovative HP ProLiant BL495c blade. The launch of the HP server raises the number of systems based ...

3 September 2008
06:08 GMT

Microsoft 'Not Cool Enough' for Mac OS X

TUAW points out in a Saturday piece that Microsoft's Photosynth website features a note in which the company admits it is "not cool enough" for OS X just yet. So, like, is this how they're going to counter-attack Apple's "Get a Mac" ads?Microsoft's Photosynth website says, "Unfortunately, we'...

25 August 2008
06:21 GMT

VMware Fusion 1.1.3 Out. Free Update.

VMware Fusion is a desktop product for Intel-based Macs, coming from the guys at VMware Inc. which allows users to run x86 operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, NetWare and Solaris in separate virtual machines, all at once, along with Mac OS. The beta for this incredibly powerful piece of software has recently b...

3 June 2008
02:39 GMT

VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1 Adds Multiple Display Support. Free Download

VMware Inc has announced the availability of VMware Fusion 2.0 Beta 1 as a free download. The beta brings support for multiple displays, tools for even easier switching to VMware Fusion, experimental support for DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2 3D acceleration, and more!VMware Fusion is a VMware desktop product for Intel-b...

6 May 2008
05:44 GMT

Two Free Virtualization Solutions

There are times when you want to test an application or a God knows what computer trick but feel reluctant to turning your own computer in a guinea pig. And you know what? It's only natural that you don't want to jeopardize the "sanity" and performance of your system simply because you read a computer freak...

20 October 2007
07:21 GMT

Virtual Machines Vulnerable

Several products from VMWare have been disclosed with flaws that could cause some nasty consequences if exploited by malicious users. The affected products are VMWare ESX Server, VMWare ACE, VMWare Player, VMWare Server and VMWare Workstation. I will name the versions as well, later on, when I explain the vulnerabili...

20 September 2007
13:36 GMT

Virtual Machine Security by McAfee

Virtualization is the way of the future and many security companies have noticed that, and consequently designed special softwares to protect virtual machines. Yesterday, McAfee had announced that their products can secure virtual environments and also that they are working together with their partners on what they c...

12 September 2007
09:51 GMT

VMware Creates Open Source VMware Tools

VMworld 2007 was the place where VMware, Inc. announced their release of a majority of VMware Tools as open source software, all making part of the Open VIrtual Machine Tools project. VMware Tools comprises a number of guest operation system virtualization components that enhance performance and can improve the manag...

12 September 2007
09:33 GMT

Major Server Builders Opt For a Common Virtualization Standard

Among server builders and data center users, there is a concept that makes a lot of waves these days at which may cut energy and hardware costs dramatically, while offering a high level of performance and ease of deployment and use. This 'wonder' concept is virtualization and while it can bring a lot of goo...

10 September 2007
03:53 GMT

New Wave of Free Windows XP SP2 Downloads

Microsoft has a long history of providing free downloads of its flagship products, and the company is now hard at work on the next wave of free Windows XP SP2 offerings. Following the availability of Internet Explorer 7 in October 2006, Microsoft decided to lend a helping hand to web developers that needed to test th...

27 July 2007
12:43 GMT

Free Windows Vista - Free Exchange 2007 - Straight from Microsoft

Free downloads of Windows Vista Enterprise come as an integer part of a package featuring additional examples of software offerings at absolutely no charge. Microsoft is delivering a collection of free editions of Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows XP for testing purposes. However, the Redmond company's latest...

6 July 2007
05:16 GMT

Extend the Vista Grace Period to 120 Days within a Virtual Machine

The Windows Software Licensing Management Tool is without any doubt a superb feature of Windows Vista. Microsoft's latest operating system, comes with a default Initial Grace Period of 30 days. When you install Windows Vista, the setup process will at a certain point require you to enter the product key. However...

23 May 2007
07:40 GMT

Virtualize, It's Easy

Virtualization. That's a cool subject. Most of the users limit to running a single operating system on their computer, unaware of the fact that Windows and Linux can co-exist on the same system. The only condition is for you to have enough RAM and the required hardware to support the desired operating system.The...

23 March 2007
11:26 GMT


Windows tabGames tabDrivers tabMac tabLinux tabScripts tabMobile tabHandheld tabGadgets tabNews tab

SUBMIT PROGRAM   |   ADVERTISE   |   GET HELP   |   SEND US FEEDBACK   |   RSS FEEDS   |   ENTER NEWS SITE   |   ENGLISH BOARD   |   ROMANIAN FORUM