VMware has made Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro free for personal use, allowing users to set up virtualized test labs and experiment with different operating systems at no cost. Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, changes were announced including the divestiture of the End-User Computing division and the discontinuation of free vSphere Hypervisor. However, the good news is that VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro are now free for personal use and available through a subscription model for commercial use.
Users can now download VMware Fusion Pro and VMware Workstation Pro for free by registering with a Broadcom account. Installation for personal use is simple, with no restrictions on features. Workstation Player and Fusion Player have been discontinued, but existing users can upgrade to the full versions with compatibility for virtual machines.
Instructions for upgrading from Player products to Pro versions have been provided, ensuring ongoing support and product improvements. The changes in licensing and product offerings aim to simplify the way VMware provides its desktop hypervisor products, reducing the number of SKUs and making quoting and purchasing easier.
Overall, the move to make Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro free for personal use is a positive step for home users and students looking to explore virtualization and different operating systems with a full-featured product. Upgrades from Player products to Pro versions ensure continued support and access to advanced features, simplifying the desktop hypervisor experience for users.
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