Review: Run Windows 10 on your Mac using VMware’s Fusion 8

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Network World Virtualization Alert Jan 25, 2016 Review: Run Windows 10 on your Mac using VMware's Fusion 8 If the goal is hosting Windows (or Linux) on a Mac using a Type 2 hypervisor, Fusion8 is the tool for you. There's a Standard version for end users and a Pro version for developers, as VMware wants to capture as many developers as it can and corral them into its ecosystem of products. 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