VMware only allows virtualization of OS X Lion and Mac OS X Server.

VMware clarifies that Fusion 4.1 should not allow virtualization of Mac OS X Snow Leopard client or older per Apple’s EULA.

From VMware Fusion Blog:

Running Mac OS X client in a virtual machine continues to require Lion (purchased from the Mac App Store or a USB thumb drive.)  Users should always ensure they remain in compliance with any applicable software license agreements.

Certainly this is not the news Mac users been waiting for.

 

 

Installing Mac OS X Snow Leopard in VMware.

So, you want to use iCloud and OS X Lion while you still need Mac OS X Snow Leopard

What you need:

I decided to install Mac OS X Snow Leopard in VMware on my MacBook Pro. Having 8GB of RAM on the MacBook Pro does help. I have been editing a few pictures using Photoshop and writing this post during the installation.