i'm using bootcamp with vista

vmware works well apparently but never tried it on my mac

doesn't use Vanderpool unless it's required in a datacentre where resources are limited. FTR vmware is good

uses synergy... there's nothing like having 2 real machines running at once.

I was looking for VMWare converter, but thanks for helping!

converter ? I'm lost !

I need to convert my work PC into a virtual one, so that I can take it onto my Mac and run it there

ahhh ic ! It's going to be tricky I'm afraid... as a virtual machine has it's own BIOS and hence would need a compatible kernel.

I can easily virtualize a linux machine since the kernel is generic. Don't think I could do a windows one though :|

I have done it once before..cannot remember the outcome though.. I will try it out now, and keep you updated on progress

Parallels transporter does that methinks, part of Parallels desktop

wow you're brave ! I'd be interested in knowing how you do it

The VMWare Converter is supposed to do the trick..

shaf - It's pretty easy. VMWare provide a converter program. I have my wife's laptop running as a VM in my own laptop

Windows uses the VMWare drivers. The only hassle is Windows Genuine Disadvantage locking

dhague I had forgotten about that one..have to be careful about which updates I do..thanks for reminding me!

I just noticed that the responses are updated live into the browser here - cool!

that's the reason why I love the conversations on Plurk so much, real-time

dhague lol - 'Windows Genuine *Disadvantage*' - Thanks for the info btw... Hope I never have to use it as I'm a linux guy

VMWare converter works very well

But VMWare Fusion is a little more sluggish and has less useful features than Parallels

Parallels don't have a converter do they?

their Transporter can take the whole Win and move it into Parallels - OS, settings, files, the whole shebang (never tried it though)

check their site for more..

Great, thank you! I though it was only for virtual machines, but I see now that it is also for physical ones

Parallels Transporter works nicely. If you have 10.5.3 you need the 5604 update: tinyurl.com/65zveq