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VMware Workstation and Player Updated

VMware just updated two of their main products, Workstation and Player to new builds. The two applications share almost the same changes. One fix refers to a failure with an unrecoverable error when releasing input from the guest to the host (e.g.: moving the cursor from the virtual machine window to the host screen...

25 January 2012
07:10 GMT

Oracle Updates VirtualBox, Branch 4.0

Oracle released a new build for their virtualization product, branch 4.0, making the version number 4.0.16. It is a maintenance release aimed at improving overall stability and to fix regressions. VRDP repairs are at the top of the list (screen corruption and screen freeze), but fixes include other parts of the bund...

12 January 2012
03:29 GMT

Microsoft to Offer Persistent VM Support for Linux in Windows Azure

Windows Azure is expected to gain an appealing new feature in the near future, namely support for a new persistent virtual machine that will enable support for Linux. Through this new feature, the Redmond-based company will provide customers with the possibility to run Windows or Linux in VM on its Azure platform wi...

3 January 2012
11:29 GMT

Launch VirtualBox Machines from Start Menu

As far as virtualization capabilities are concerned, VirtualBox is one of the best tools out there. But it lacks some functions that would make it easier to use, such as the possibility to launch a virtual machine without having to load up the entire application. Luckily, there is a nifty script from Nic Bedford tha...

30 November 2011
11:51 GMT

Download VMware 4.0.1 with Improved Graphics Performance

Along with better graphics performance, the highlights of the latest build for VMware Player also include increased stability, thanks to compatibility enhancements that have been operated. Additionally, Linux users can use Ubuntu 11.10 as a guest operating system, as starting this version the application offers offi...

18 November 2011
07:21 GMT

Virtual Box Updates to Version 4.1.4

Oracle came out with a new release for its virtualization software, VirtualBox. The modifications include plenty of fixes and changes that affect all major platforms it’s been designed for (Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Solaris).As far as the interface is concerned, from now on users should be warned when upon an ...

4 October 2011
10:21 GMT

Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac Announced, Available Next Week

More than 90 new and enhanced features have been implemented in Parallels Desktop 7, which now includes Mac OS X Lion integration, performance boosts and support for the powerful new Parallels Mobile app and My Parallels services platform for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Available next week, on September 6, Parallel...

1 September 2011
04:18 GMT

Download Free VMware Fusion 3.1.3 Update for Mac OS X

VMware Fusion 3.1.3, a maintenance update that resolves some known issues and includes improved functionality for Mac users, is now available as a free upgrade for all VMware Fusion 3.x users, the developers announced today.A powerful virtualization solution, VMware Fusion allows Mac users to run multiple operating s...

1 June 2011
11:31 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.0.8 for Mac OS X

A new release of VirtualBox is available for Mac OS X from Oracle developers who’ve highlighted a trio of Mac-specific changes, as well as numerous general enhancements and fixes affecting all supported platforms. Labeled as a maintenance release, VirtualBox 4.0.8 fixes incompatibility with recent Mac OS X v...

18 May 2011
11:31 GMT

Download VirtualBox 4.0.4 for Mac OS X

VirtualBox, the free virtualization solution for Mac, Windows, and Linux, has been updated to version 4.0.4. A typical maintenance update, the release brings the usual bag of interface improvements, and plenty of fixes and tweaks. Originally developed by Sun Microsystems, VirtualBox (now called “Oracle VM Vi...

18 February 2011
12:41 GMT

Download New Parallels Desktop for Mac 6 Build 6.0.11992

Parallels Inc. has launched a new version of its powerful virtualization utility for Mac OS X, improving the general performance, stability, and compatibility of virtual machines, while adding a number of specific fixes. Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac enables users to create virtual machines on Intel-based Macs. U...

28 December 2010
09:21 GMT

Download Free Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server 2010 VMs

 New Visual Studio 2010 resources are now available for download from Microsoft. Essentially, the company is offering fresh versions of downloads packaging Visual Studio 2010 ALM (application lifecycle management) virtual machines and labs. The December 2010 Refresh of the releases is now live on the Microsoft D...

10 December 2010
04:38 GMT

New Free Visual Studio 2010 and Team Foundation Server 2010 Downloads Next Week

Microsoft is gearing up to release new free downloads of Visual Studio 2010 RTM and Team Foundation Server 2010 RTM next week. Brian Keller, a Sr. Technical Evangelist for Microsoft Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management confirmed that new downloads of VS 2010 and TFS 2010 are scheduled to drop in the week o...

29 November 2010
07:22 GMT

New ZeuS Variants Attempt to Trick Researchers

New variants of the infamous ZBot computer trojan list fake configuration URLs in an attempt to mislead security researchers and refuse to run in virtualized environments.ZeuS is a crimeware toolkit, which allows criminals to create customized versions of an information stealing trojan called ZBot (short for ZeuS Bot...

28 September 2010
06:50 GMT

VMware Fusion 3.1.1 Released for Mac - Free Upgrade for V. 3.x Users

VMware Inc. has released an important update for users of its flagship virtualization software, adding VMware vSphere 4.1 as a supported guest operating system - a feature intended for "educational and demonstration purposes," the company said.“VMware Fusion 3.1.1 is a maintenance release that resolves the foll...

13 August 2010
05:38 GMT

Parallels Desktop Upgrade to Windows 7 Now Available

Parallels has announced a completely new edition of its virtualization software. Ddubbed Parallels Desktop Upgrade to Windows 7, the program allegedly makes it simpler to successfully upgrade from any edition of Windows XP or Vista. In fact, Parallels claims that its solution is the only complete one that allows you ...

27 May 2010
08:44 GMT

VMware Fusion 3.1 for Mac Is 35% Faster, Delivers 5X Better 3D Graphics

VMware has announced the release of VMWare Fusion 3.1, a major update for users of the company’s powerful virtualization software for Mac OS X. The new release focuses on speed. Overall performance has shot up to +35% the speed of its predecessor (Fusion 3.0), while 2D/3D graphics has also been improved. VMware...

26 May 2010
10:19 GMT

VirtualBox 3.2.0 Final Released for Mac OS X - Free Download

The final, stable version of VirtualBox 3.2.0 is now available for free download. Following the acquisition of Sun Microsystems by Oracle Corporation, the virtualization solution originally developed by the former is now called Oracle VM VirtualBox. All references to Sun had been changed without impacting compatibili...

19 May 2010
04:31 GMT

Run Mac OS X on Windows, Linux PCs with VirtualBox 3.2.0 Beta 1, Report Says

A report by Mac geek site OS X Daily claims that Sun Microsystem’s VirtualBox can now run Mac OS X in a virtual machine on pretty much any Intel PC. It offers a link to a guide explaining how to get the job done. Apparently, you need to go through Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard to install the latest version of Apple&rsq...

6 May 2010
04:44 GMT

Download Project Server 2010 Beta Virtual Machine

Microsoft is making it easier for customers to access and test-drive what it called the “most significant Project release in a decade.” As it did with a range of additional pre-release and RTM pieces of software, the Redmond company has put together a virtual machine containing the first beta development ...

3 March 2010
05:29 GMT

Myriad Launches Dalvik Turbo Virtual Machine for Android

Worldwide leading provider of mobile technology solutions Myriad Group AG, which has software included in more than 2 billion handsets globally, announced on Monday the release of its high performance Dalvik Turbo virtual machine for the Android platform. According to the company, the new virtual machine is expected...

9 February 2010
05:21 GMT

Download New Parallels Desktop 5.0.9310 for Mac OS X

Parallels Inc. has released a new maintenance update for users of its powerful virtualization application, Parallels Desktop. Performance research conducted by Crimson Consulting Group has shown that Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac performs 22% faster than the nearest Windows-on-Mac competitor in standard productivity te...

20 January 2010
09:37 GMT

Download New Parallels Desktop 5.0.9308 for Mac OS X

Parallels Desktop for Mac has been updated with tons of improvements, as well as tweaks and bug fixes. Parallels 5.0 is a paid upgrade (from versions 4.x and earlier). Existing Parallels customers can upgrade for $49.99. Version 5.0.9308 is free for Parallels 5 license holders. Generally speaking (Virtualization cha...

22 December 2009
06:55 GMT

VMware Fusion 3.0.1 Available for Free Download

Pat Lee of the VMware team has announced via the company’s blog that a new version of its virtualization solution is available for Mac users. Released as a free update to existing customers, Fusion 3.0.1 adds new features, performance improvements and an array of bug fixes. Mac OS X Server improvements include ...

11 December 2009
09:10 GMT

Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool Updated to Version 2.1

Microsoft has updated its Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool from version 2.0 to 2.1, in a move designed to completely replace the old iteration of the resource, but also to align it with the latest product releases from the company. According to the Redmond company, the solution accelerator can now be used in co...

10 December 2009
06:28 GMT

VirtualBox 3.1.0 Final Released

Last week, Sun Microsystems announced a new beta release of its open source virtualization program, VirtualBox. Bringing Teleportation, a feature that allows for the live migration of a VM session from one machine to another, VirtualBox 3.1.0 can also restore VM states from arbitrary snapshots instead of just the las...

30 November 2009
10:22 GMT

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


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