ExtremeTech: VMWare Workstation 4.5.2 [Review] | Linux Today

ExtremeTech: VMWare Workstation 4.5.2 [Review]

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 16, 2004

“We recently reviewed CrossOver Office, an application that
allows Linux users to run Windows programs on their favorite
distributions. Today, in reviewing VMWare 4.5.2, we bat from the
other side of the plate and try to run Linux (and other operating
systems) directly on a Windows desktop.

“Many folks are curious about Linux and have wondered whether or
not they should try it out. Well, wonder no more…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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