Yesterday, VMware updated Fusion to version 1.1.2. Although this is a minor increase in the version number, the update brings some important fixes, updates, and improvements that may affect a lot of you/us.

Perhaps the most important piece of additional functionality is version 1.1.2 of Fusion allows users to back up their virtual machines using Time Machine. While backing up is always a good idea, it can become a tricky issue if you have several virtual machines, as they tend to be large files and Time Machine will want to back them up after each time the are run. VMWare suggests that if the large amount of space required is an issue, you can manually exclude some VMs in Time Machine.

With 1.1.2, we also see improved compatibility with Apple's MacBok Air. The update fixes a virtual CD/DVD drive crash and adds the ability to use the USB SuperDrive to burn CDs and DVDs. We also see the rather timely addition of support for Windows XP SP3 Boot Camp partitions, as well as Simplified Chinese localization.

Rounding out the list of updates are fixes for a wireless bridged networking bug, a sound selection bug, better support for the Apple Aluminum Keyboard, the ability to change key command mappings, a USB device related issue, and a keyboard input bug that was introduced in version 1.1.1. Now go forth and update.