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Have just loaded VMware fusion on my iMac as, unfortunately, I still have a few programs that require Windows to function. I'm still in the process of loading the windows programs but I'm so excited by how easy the installation has gone and how fluently I can now run XP in a window while simultaneously running Apple apps that I just wanted to share the good news...
1. Installation of Fusion was quite lengthy, partly owing to the option to load up a new version, but completely trouble-free and requiring no technical knowledge whatsoever.
2. Getting updates to XP (ie latest service pack) was a complete pain. I'd forgotten just how difficult Microsoft make everything. Warning window after warning window, need to log on, to give my personal details, select directories, etc, etc. I'm still not to clear if any of the updates actually downloaded, so involved was the procedure, that I gave up and decided to run with the version that I had and to possibly sek out the updates when I can be bothered (and have half a day to spare!)
3. Installing software to run my Canon D660U scanner was easy but required a hundred or so mouse clicks to confirm every stage of the installation. However, I can now use my Scanner. Fantastic news.
4. Installing PAF - the genealogy program from FamilySearch.org (the best I have found - and free!) was dead easy and runs perfectly.
5. I used to run the free version of AVG anti-virus on my old Dell, but XP versions are all either 30 trial or payable. No free personal version. Can't understand why Win98 users get a free copy and XP users don't. Something to investigate later.
6. During the various installations the computer had to be rebooted. I just loved the way that only the virtual pc had to reboot (a matter of seconds) while I could still use the 'Apple side' unhindered.
7. I'm about to embark on loading MS Money. Keeping my fingers tightly crossed.
Had my 24" iMac for a couple of months now. Am still loving it and suffer withdrawal symptoms when away from it for too long.
So there you have it. Vmware Fusion - it does what it says on the box.
ps - I found out about Fusion on this site, so thanks guys, this switcher is now one happy bunny!
1. Installation of Fusion was quite lengthy, partly owing to the option to load up a new version, but completely trouble-free and requiring no technical knowledge whatsoever.
2. Getting updates to XP (ie latest service pack) was a complete pain. I'd forgotten just how difficult Microsoft make everything. Warning window after warning window, need to log on, to give my personal details, select directories, etc, etc. I'm still not to clear if any of the updates actually downloaded, so involved was the procedure, that I gave up and decided to run with the version that I had and to possibly sek out the updates when I can be bothered (and have half a day to spare!)
3. Installing software to run my Canon D660U scanner was easy but required a hundred or so mouse clicks to confirm every stage of the installation. However, I can now use my Scanner. Fantastic news.
4. Installing PAF - the genealogy program from FamilySearch.org (the best I have found - and free!) was dead easy and runs perfectly.
5. I used to run the free version of AVG anti-virus on my old Dell, but XP versions are all either 30 trial or payable. No free personal version. Can't understand why Win98 users get a free copy and XP users don't. Something to investigate later.
6. During the various installations the computer had to be rebooted. I just loved the way that only the virtual pc had to reboot (a matter of seconds) while I could still use the 'Apple side' unhindered.
7. I'm about to embark on loading MS Money. Keeping my fingers tightly crossed.
Had my 24" iMac for a couple of months now. Am still loving it and suffer withdrawal symptoms when away from it for too long.
So there you have it. Vmware Fusion - it does what it says on the box.
ps - I found out about Fusion on this site, so thanks guys, this switcher is now one happy bunny!