VMWare Fusion 2.0 Public Beta 1 Now Available
Virtualization software maker VMWare has announced a public beta of VMWare Fusion 2.0.
Topping the list of new features is multiple-display support and experimental DirectX 9 Shader Model 2 support. VMWare notes that hardware acceleration has always been a feature of Fusion, with support for DirectX 8.1 in version 1.0 and DirectX 9 minus pixel shaders in version 1.1. Other improvements are detailed on the Fusion 2.0 beta landing page.
The public beta is free for both current and prospective users, and can be downloaded from VMWare's website. The final version will be a free upgrade to existing 1.1 users.
Topping the list of new features is multiple-display support and experimental DirectX 9 Shader Model 2 support. VMWare notes that hardware acceleration has always been a feature of Fusion, with support for DirectX 8.1 in version 1.0 and DirectX 9 minus pixel shaders in version 1.1. Other improvements are detailed on the Fusion 2.0 beta landing page.
The public beta is free for both current and prospective users, and can be downloaded from VMWare's website. The final version will be a free upgrade to existing 1.1 users.
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49 months ago
Didn't see this posted anywhere else:
http://communities.vmware.com/community/beta/fusion
Fusion v2 beta 1 is out. There's a trial key for anyone who doesn't run it yet.
Current v1 owners upgrade for free.
Multiple monitor support (up to 10 displays)
Improved networking and printing
Support for DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2
A refined UI for settings and VM management
A pic from my install:
http://communities.vmware.com/community/beta/fusion
Fusion v2 beta 1 is out. There's a trial key for anyone who doesn't run it yet.
Current v1 owners upgrade for free.
Multiple monitor support (up to 10 displays)
Improved networking and printing
Support for DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 2
A refined UI for settings and VM management
A pic from my install:
49 months ago
I downloaded it as well. I'm diggin it except for the new settings layout. While I understand their desire to be "mac-like" I dislike having to click "show all" when I need to change multiple configuration options. The previous version's method of implementation for this was much better, IMO
49 months ago
Anyone having trouble installing VMWare Tools in Vista? It's taking forever, it look's like it's stuck.
49 months ago
Everybody should note that the beta runs in debug mode so VM's will be slower than in the final version.
49 months ago
Everybody should note that the beta runs in debug mode so VM's will be slower than in the final version.
By default... however you can disable the debug mode so that it runs just like normal.
This is in the preferences pane. One check-mark and no more slowness.
49 months ago
Anyone having trouble installing VMWare Tools in Vista? It's taking forever, it look's like it's stuck.
For you or others who don't know, you can go to Library->Application Support, open the windows iso, and get the installer from there. VMWare tools had the same problem on mine.
Has anyone noticed an improvement in the DirectX 9 support?
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