VMware is readying its virtual machine product line to support dual-core processors, and says it will charge for its technology on a per-socket basis.
The pricing model means that customers who have servers powered by dual-core processors will get more performance from their VMware applications without seeing a jump in their licensing fees.
VMware Inc. joins a number of other major software makers, including IBM and Microsoft Corp., in deciding how to charge for software that will run on systems powered by dual-core chips.
