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VI3: Mac OS X client posted: May 22, 2008 8:52 AM

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kg4ysn
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May 22, 2008

In the same spirit as the thread titled "VI3: Linux client," I'd like to propose a client for Mac OS X, too. At present, I need to VNC from my Mac laptop to a Windows workstation to then console into my VM's. (Needless to say, there's a decent amount of overhead!)

Thanks!

Chris

Tags: vmware, virtual_infrastructure_client, vi3, mac, os, x, macintosh, osx, 10.5

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

1. May 22, 2008 9:03 AM in response to: kg4ysn
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oreeh
9,872 posts since
Nov 30, 2005
See PETITION - Native Mac version of the VI Client

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

2. Jul 18, 2008 7:22 AM in response to: kg4ysn
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troymurray
22 posts since
Jun 7, 2007
Please, Mac client, please, please, please!

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Troy Murray

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

3. Jul 18, 2008 12:30 PM in response to: kg4ysn
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korpy
73 posts since
Nov 27, 2003
Hi,

But there is a mac client: vmware fusion+xp+vi client ;-)


Yeah I know, also a lot of overhead, but workable for me.If VMWare would listen to it's customers, I would vote for a linux or mac client too!


regards -frank-

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

4. Aug 6, 2008 3:35 PM in response to: korpy
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dnk
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Mar 1, 2008
How did you get it to work? I found when i tried that, that the screens seemed to lock up, and i assumed it was because the system had no idea which vm (fusion vs esx vm) you were in and exiting.....

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

5. Aug 7, 2008 6:43 AM in response to: dnk
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korpy
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Nov 27, 2003
Hi,
How did you get it to work?
Nothing special, just a plain vanilla xp install in fusion with the virtual infrastructure client. I have done this with varous versions.

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

6. Oct 23, 2008 1:18 PM in response to: korpy
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javpra
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Oct 23, 2008
+1

Both a Linux and OS X client are greatly needed.

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

7. Jan 14, 2009 6:31 AM in response to: javpra
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thaichi
35 posts since
Oct 31, 2008
VMware should serioulsy listen to this. I am waiting to hear the annoncement on VMware View client for Mac OS X.

VMware should hear even small % of customers looking out for this option.


Time is running out for me.. i don't want to go with Citrix Xendesktop just because i can't get this feature on View , specially i_ like VMware View_ so much :-(

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

8. Feb 22, 2009 10:55 PM in response to: kg4ysn
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Elf-King
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Jul 30, 2008

I'm an avid user and recommender of VMWare... Most of my customers are DND and DOD agencies; and they seem to think I know what I'm talking about; Lack of MacOSX and Linux clients; ESPECIALLY lack of a Linux client in ESXi is hindering a great wedging opportunity for VMware; Entities want to move away from windows environments on desktops are seriously considering other alternatives to VMware because of the lack of support... It would be nice if they didn't have to do that. It would be nicer still if I didn't have to recommend against vmware because of that lack of support.

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

9. Feb 27, 2009 5:19 AM in response to: kg4ysn
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JamieS
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Feb 27, 2009
Count me in!

I would love native Mac clients for VMware - this includes the Server console and the VI client and proper support for Safari.

Seeing as Macs are significantly more useful in a Unix (and mixed Unix/Windows) environment than a Windows PC, myself and many others who work all day with Unix servers love these machines. VMware use Linux and support Linux servers and produce Fusion for the Mac, so why no native Mac clients? Go on VMware - please let me retire my old VAIO that runs all the VM management software!

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

10. Apr 28, 2009 7:24 AM in response to: JamieS
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beastieman
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Apr 28, 2009
i urge you(vmware) like many others to support os x for so we don't need 'fusion' just to access a vd or do simpler tasks. if you can support linux it should not be a problem.

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

11. Jun 3, 2009 2:36 PM in response to: beastieman
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DougBaer
602 posts since
Oct 20, 2004
Yes, please!

Re: VI3: Mac OS X client

12. Nov 4, 2009 9:57 AM in response to: thaichi
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peterro
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Jun 28, 2007
FYI, There is the VMware open client for View. It has been compiled for OSX 10.5 and 10.6. You can find it here: VMware View Open Client OSX

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