The MacBook Pro is working great!
One stumbling block was the licensing issue with VMware. A few days ago I downloaded and installed the trial version of VMware [link] while I was waiting for the hard copy on CD from Amazon.com.
Of course, despite some setbacks, I was able to get VMware up and running before I received the software on CD. Now the dilemma was how to register the new software key on the current install, without de-installing the trial version, and re-installing the paid version.
I did try to RFM it, with no luck. Same with the online knowledgebase at VMware.com , and one email sent to customer service a couple of days ago is still unanswered.
So today I try again and I stumble across the VMware Forum: I post my query at 7:36 AM (EST) and etung gets me the correct answer at 9:06 EST. One and a half hour, perfect solution [link].
Of course it was a DUH! moment, but – in my defense – Google has made us lazy. Why look for something when you can search it Google it ? Have a problem? Google the problem! Do you have a weird error message using your computer, software, HDTV, iPod? Google the error message and you’ll find the answer. And if the lazy way doesn’t work out, you’ll find a gentle soul, one of the savvy gurus willing to share with you their knowledge [link].