This evening I discovered that VMware has a free virtual machine player for Windows and spent some time setting things up. One thing lead to another and I found myself putting together a two-part tutorial series on how to set it up.
Part One: Overview of Virtualization and Installing the VMware Player

Part Two: Setting up a Virtual Machine

I’ll expand on this more tomorrow, but it’s late now.
In the meantime here are the links referenced in the videos:
VMware Player: http://www.vmware.com/products/player
Appliance Library: http://www.vmware.com/appliances

Via Computerworld (Microsoft dumps Vista virtualization limits):
January 22, 2008 (Computerworld) — Microsoft Corp. on Monday dropped its prohibition on running the least-expensive versions of Windows Vista in virtual machines, doubling the choices for Macintosh owners who run the rival operating system in VMware Inc.’s Fusion or Parallels Inc.’s Parallels.
Given the reaction of many consumers across the IT market – including myself – this is a very wise move on Microsoft’s part. Yes Windows still dominates the personal computer market, but the trend amongst many users has been marred by …

This post originally started as part and parcel to “Ubuntu Linux Experiences“, but would have resulted in an exceptionally long piece covering two distinctly different topics. So I’ve split them in two.
Despite my love for open source software, there are certain things that I prefer to do – or can only do – on proprietary systems. For example as far as I’m concerned nobody beats Mac’s digital media production capabilities (such as audio and video editing).
Additionally, like it or not Windows is still one of the main focal points for …

OS Trifecta
Originally uploaded by acousticdad
This OS triple-play was not nearly as difficult to pull off as you might think.
Ingredients
1) Intel-based MacBook
2) VMWare Fusion
3) Windows XP Professional
4) Ubuntu Feisty Fawn
Steps to Implementation
1) Download VMWare Fusion and install on Mac OS X.
URL: http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/features.html
Installation directions are exceptionally easy to follow and require only 10 to 20 minutes to complete including reading time. 30-day evaluation licenses are available for those interested in preliminary inquiry only. Retail price for a single license is USD$80.
2) Launch VMware Fusion Library
Select New and follow …