So, you're happily running your Intel-Mac and suddenly, you hit a stumbling block that throws you off track from your work flow. Yeouch. We hate it when that happens. Good thing the folks up at CodeWeavers have a nifty solution that allows you to run Windows applications on your Intel-Mac. It gives you the opportunity to run Windows Office programs as if they were native, without even having to run Windows itself.

Now, the BETA version for CrossOver Mac has been upgraded. It's running faster and a lot of bugs have been fixed. Here's some of the new stuff:

• Performance improvements - startup time, bottle creation and install processes should run faster.
• Fixed switching to full-screen mode so the screen does not go all black.
• Fixed the CPU detection, which makes many installers happier.
• Made the Open Shell feature more reliable and useful.
• Fixed a freeze in Internet Explorer when accessing Windows Update.
• Much better support for Outlook 2003 and other Office 2003 applications.
• Many improvements to game support. Should install and run World of Warcraft and Half-Life via Steam.

Do note that this requires an Intel-based CPU in your Mac. Mac systems based on the PowerPC (G3, G4, G5) are not supported. Click the Read link to download the 60-day free trial, and make sure you give the developers your feedback.