CodeWeavers is a company that produces enhanced and supported versions of WINE, which is a Windows API for x86 UNIX and UNIX-like systems (Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris). What this means is that supported Windows applications can be installed and used on those OSes, including Microsoft Office, iTunes and other handy stuff including some games. This is good because it gives you one less reason to run Windows (always a bonus) and also means that you can use licensed Windows applications on non-windows systems, which can have some really positive effects on licensing costs.
CodeWeavers has now released a beta of CrossOver for Intel Macs. So, when I move to OS X full time I can use my existing Windows software under OS X (I'm thinking Visio, Project and a few other bits) and also have VMware on tap to run a full Windows environment when required.
I really can't see any reason I need a PC any more :)
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