VMware Workstation 5, Build 12544 Beta Refresh
Posted by Steven Parker on 18 February 2005 - 11:08 · 25 comments & 2037 views
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#1 Posted by Knight' on 18 Feb 2005 - 11:13
- The "new linux interface" doesn't look new at all
It still looks like a Windows app on Linux. -
#1.1 Posted by sinatosk on 18 Feb 2005 - 12:34
- thats because some of those screenshot are on windows
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#1.2 Posted by Knight' on 19 Feb 2005 - 17:08
- Do you take me for a fool, you fool? Of couse I knew that! If you scroll down however, you will see it on Linux too!
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#2 Posted by miguel_montes on 18 Feb 2005 - 11:26
- How does this version compares, in terms of speed, to VMware 4.5.2?
Does anyone know when they plan on going final? -
#2.1 Posted by Hurmoth on 18 Feb 2005 - 11:28
- I don't know about speed, but the new features that 5 has are awesome. Cloning, and linked cloning are just awesome!
i'd says its now alot quicker than 4.5.2, gragging and droping files from host to windows gest is noticably faster -
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#3 Posted by Nazgulled on 18 Feb 2005 - 11:41
- If I try this out during beta, I'll I be able to use th VM's I create in the final version or I'll need to reinstall all of them? Or I will be able to use them but it's not recommended?
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#3.1 Posted by PermaSt0ne on 18 Feb 2005 - 21:21
- aye, you'd be able to use them later. depending on what chages between now and the final version you'll probibly have to update your vm machines to work with the final one. and i dono what happens when you do that
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#4 Posted by nw_raptor on 18 Feb 2005 - 12:34
- Can't wait. I'll give it a try when it's final. Direct3D will be interesting, even if it works only on NT-Class guests.
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#5 Posted by Tech001101 on 18 Feb 2005 - 14:42
- this is sweet
We use this at work. It's the best of it's kind.
Love the new snapshot features.
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#6 Posted by Mx² on 18 Feb 2005 - 16:31
- wow, quite sweet.
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#7 Posted by Powerless on 18 Feb 2005 - 18:46
- I think this is more than a BETA refresh Build #
This is actually VMware Workstation 5 Release Candidate 2
QUOTE Dear VMware customer,
We are pleased to announce that VMware Workstation 5 RC2 is now available. This release includes many fixes reported by our beta customers.
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#8 Posted by mr_da3m0n on 18 Feb 2005 - 21:23
- *waits patiently for it to land in portage*
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#9 Posted by Dirtie on 18 Feb 2005 - 23:50
- What are the advantages of this over Microsoft's Virtual PC 2004?
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#9.1 Posted by Hurmoth on 19 Feb 2005 - 02:38
- More features, better features. Faster, more secure, etc.
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#9.2 Posted by Dirtie on 19 Feb 2005 - 05:30
- So it would be fine for a home user like me to install Windows 95 or Windows 2000 on it?
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#9.3 Posted by figgy on 19 Feb 2005 - 06:17
- VMWare crashes a lot.
I never had any system crashes due to VirtualPC -
#9.4 Posted by tterb on 19 Feb 2005 - 09:27
QUOTE VMWare crashes a lot.
Rubbish. Ive been using VMware for years and it hasn't crashed once on me.-
#9.5 Posted by figgy on 19 Feb 2005 - 16:03
- Not Rubbish. My personal experience.
Would have been ok if only VMware crashes, but it brings down the whole system.
I never had such experinece with any other app on my system. -
#9.6 Posted by Hurmoth on 19 Feb 2005 - 19:03
- I have never had VMware crash on me, but again that's just my personal experience. It really depends on your system too... VMware takes up more system resources because it has more features, so if you don't have a system that can handle it, then it will crash.
VMware Workstation enables software developers to develop and test the most complex networked server-class applications running on Microsoft Windows, Linux or NetWare all on a single desktop. Essential features such as virtual networking, live snapshots, drag and drop and shared folders, and PXE support make VMware Workstation the most powerful and indispensable tool for enterprise IT developers and system administrators.
Enhancements in Build 12544
This build provides several notable enhancements, including the following:
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