:HOT NEW TECHNOLOGY: VMware Unveils its Virtual Platform Technology
HOT NEW TECHNOLOGY: VMware Unveils its Virtual Platform Technology Feb 8, 1999, 11 :18 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (2483 reads)
"VMware(TM) Virtual Platform is a thin software layer that effectively frees
users from the "one machine, one operating system" model of computing and
enables multiple operating systems and associated applications to run
concurrently on a single machine. Today's demonstration showcased
VMware(TM) the company's initial product offering targeted at PC and Linux
users and developers."
"Unlike emulation software, the breakthrough VMware Virtual Platformtechnology enables users, IS managers, and developers to establish multiple
"virtual machines" on a single computer. Each virtual machine is capable of
running a standard Intel(R) x86 operating system and its applications, and
is isolated from the other machines: If a system crashes or an application
hangs, other environments are not affected."
"The Virtual Platform from VMware instantly expands the applications and
productivity options available to our rapidly growing user base," said
Robert F. Young, chairman and CEO of Red Hat..."
"A Public Beta version of VMware for Linux can be downloaded beginning March
15..."
