[NTLUG:Discuss] VMware potentially for $89

[Greg Edwards]

Chris Cox wrote:
> 
> VMware is one of the best software products I've ever used.... but
> it's not for everyone.  To me, it's worth every penny I've
> spent on it, but it's an expensive piece of software to own
> and operate.
> 

> 
> Now... (for those who haven't passed out yet), realize that
> this is NO different from Windows upgrades, Office upgrades, etc.
> The biggest difference is that unlike those other products,
> this one has merit to me.  But I know that if only "think"
> that VMware might be useful to you.. or you only need it
> for a short period of time, I'd just install the 30-day
> eval license when you need it.  If you really NEED
> VMware, this is a good base price, just be WARNED about
> the future costs... and now you have been warned.
> 
> Regards,
> Chris
> 

I agree with Chris fully.

I've been running VMware since before 1.0 as well.  IIRC, 3.0 and 4.0 
were the only versions that I had to pay for an upgrade on.  I've got 6 
or 7 apps that I HAVE to own win98 for so I need a windows workstation. 
  For testing websites and apps it is a must since IE does act 
different, even if you adhear to the standards.

IMHO, if you're looking to run games, don't buy VMware.  Just dual boot. 
  The sound from a windows app running in VMware just hasn't gotten 
there, at least up to 4.0.  I haven't loaded 4.5 yet so I can't comment 
on that.

One other cost Chris forgot is that to run Windows you have to own a 
windows distrib.  So Bill is still able to get his $$$ out of you.

-- 
Greg Edwards

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