VMware recently announced that they are offering Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro for free for personal use, allowing users to set up virtual test labs without cost. This comes after Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware led to changes, including divesting the EUC division, ending perpetual licensing, and discontinuing the free vSphere Hypervisor offer.
Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro now have a free subscription for personal use, with the option of a paid subscription for commercial use. Users can register on the Broadcom support portal to download these products for free and choose between personal or commercial use during installation. The company also announced the discontinuation of Workstation Player and Fusion Player in favor of the full-featured free versions.
Users of VMware Player products can upgrade to the Pro versions following provided instructions. These changes are aimed at simplifying the offering of desktop hypervisor products by condensing the products to a single SKU for commercial use.
Overall, VMware‘s decision to provide Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro for free personal use is a positive development, enabling users to experiment with virtualization at no cost. This move also streamlines the product lineup and makes it easier for users to access the necessary tools for their virtualization needs.
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