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I previously used to write software using Ubuntu Virtual Machines from VMWARE workstation on a windows machine. Recently My windows machine crashed and I have been given a mac.
Is there anyway to run these same virtual machines from my new mac?
If so, How do I set this up?
Is there anyway to run these same virtual machines from my new mac?
If so, How do I set this up?
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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)
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Using Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 you can use you exisiting VMware Workstation machines without conversion because Virtualbox can use VMDK format.
Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 for free
https://www.virtualbox.org/
VMware Fusion 4.0
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html
Parallels for Mac
http://www.parallels.com/uk/products/desktop/
Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 for free
https://www.virtualbox.org/
VMware Fusion 4.0
http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/overview.html
Parallels for Mac
http://www.parallels.com/uk/products/desktop/
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The only sucky part is that you have to pay for Fusion. You just can't get vmware out of your wallet.
Using Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 you can use you exisiting VMware Workstation machines without conversion because Virtualbox can use VMDK format.
Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 for free
https://www.virtualbox.org/
Oracle Virtualbox 4.0 for free
https://www.virtualbox.org/
Virtualbox is FREE!
http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_fusion/4_0
Converter:
http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/infrastructure_operations_management/vmware_vcenter_converter_standalone/5_0
Guide: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/convsa_50_guide.pdf
KB: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1004588
I've not tried it, but you may also be able to use Parallels. It seems to be a good product.
Comparison tab here - http://www.parallels.com/landingpage/dskd81/?source=g_us&gclid=CIyJuazv7K4CFeUEQAod9DarLA
~coolsport00