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Just bought MacBook, software questions on VM fusion etc

Jan 28, 2008 12:14PM PST

Has anyone used VM Fusion? I've heard that it's better than parallels. I have not been able to find a satisfactory replacement for onenote, and don't want to transfer all of my work into another program, so I would mainly be using VM for onenote.

1. Can I just open a single windows program, or do I have to open an entire windows desktop?

2. Will it run well on 2.2. ghz with 4 gigs of ram?

3. Do I need to purchase an entire new license for windows, or can I somehow transfer the one that came pre-installed on my PC?

4. What is good program for converting my old WMAs into MP3s for Itunes.

Thanks!

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VM Fusion
Jan 28, 2008 8:53PM PST

Answers in same order.

1. Yes, you can run Fusion in its own window. It does not have to take up the whole screen, although it can.

2. Yes, very well

3. Legally, Yes. The one you got on your PC was an OEM copy which is licensed to that computer.

4. iTunes for Windows will take unprotected WMA files and convert them for you. No need to go to MP3 as iTunes will import them as AAC by default. This can be changed at will.

Hope that helps

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Look again for the Transporter.
Jan 28, 2008 10:27PM PST

"Parallels Transporter takes the hassle out of migration. No more losing valuable data, customizing your computer all over again, or reinstalling software. In just a few simple steps, you can move your entire existing Windows system to your new Mac."

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(NT) PS. Of course you need all the right licensing...
Jan 28, 2008 10:28PM PST
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Different answer for question 1
Feb 2, 2008 6:44PM PST

I think many people read question 1 as "Do I have to have the entire Windows desktop on my screen, or can I just have the windows from the programs on the screen". I read it as "Do I have to boot the entire Windows operating system, or can I just run one program on its own".

Therefore, yes you can just have the relevent program windows on your screen (that's what the "fusion" part of the name means). But it will still be running an entire copy of Windows.