VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.3, released in early 2020, was a key maintenance update for VMware’s virtualization platform on Intel-based Macs. It is primarily noted for being the last version to support as a host operating system. Overview and Compatibility
: Allowed configuration of MTU packet sizes for virtual networks, a feature exclusive to the Pro version.
: Enabled running unmodified operating systems like Windows 10 and various Linux distributions alongside macOS.
As of , VMware (now part of Broadcom) has made the current versions of Fusion Pro free for all users , including commercial and educational use. While 11.5.3 is legacy software, you can find official documentation and help through the Broadcom Support Portal .
: It is not compatible with macOS Big Sur (11.0) or later, which required an upgrade to Fusion 12.
: While it was the final version for High Sierra, it also fully supported macOS Mojave (10.14) and macOS Catalina (10.15) .
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