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Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution for Intel-Macs that give you the flexibility of running Windows on a Mac OS X simultaneously without rebooting. Now you can take advantage of important Windows-only software applications like Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Quicken, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Server, and more, without giving up the security, comfort and functionality of your Mac!
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Throw away your PC
- Pros: Excellent virtualization package for Intel-based Macs. Runs every x86-based operating system I have tried (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Ubuntu Linux, Fedora Linux, FreeBSD). Stable; seamless networking; does not disrupt Mac applications running at the same time. Extended tools for Windows are available which lets the clipboard be shared with Mac applications and automatically release mouse-capture. The existance of Parallels has allowed me to get rid of my Windows PC at work and do all my work on a Macbook Pro (there are Windows applications I just can't get away from, and I can now do operating system compatibility testing on one machine without rebooting). Good utilities for adjusting and autocompressingthe virtual partitions (which take the form of big, easily back-up files).
- Cons: Does not support DirectX. This is not surprising, as DirectX interfaces directly with the hardware, and it may not be technically possible at all. Like all virtualization packages, requires that you have plenty of memory available (if you're going to do reasonable work and still have your Mac apps run well at the same time, you WILL want 2gb of memory on your Mac). Also, you have to have a licensed copy of whatever guest operating system you run; just because you buy Parallels, that doesn't mean you can legally install your friend's copy of Windows, so you may need to include the price of a Windows license in your budget if you don't already have a spare Windows license. Obviously, this is not a problem if you intend to run Linux or somesuch in your virtual machine.
- Other Thoughts: IMPORTANT. This software does NOT run on PowerPC Macs. Let me repeat that. It does NOT run on PowerPC Macs. It is not intended to. It says so right on the package. It will NOT run on your G3, G4, G5. Nonetheless, sooner or later there will be someone who buys it for their G3 iMac and posts a negative review because it doesn't support PowerPC.
Good stuff
- Pros: Caerdwyn's review was excellent. A couple other excellent features are shared folders (basically, ability to access Mac HDD partition from Windows) and the ability to use a Boot Camp partition from Parallels.
- Cons: Biggest thing for me is no DirectX support, but that's to be expected.
- Other Thoughts: Very important to go to Help->Check For Updates as soon as you install it. Box came with build 1700something, most recent is like 3188. You need the new version for Boot Camp support and other stuff.
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Vmware Fusion is a better product
- Pros: Works relatively as advertised
- Cons: found enough incompatibilities and issues with multicast networking with some OS's to stop using product
- Other Thoughts: I stopped using this product and now own VMware Fusion
Works as advertised
- Pros: Does what it says it does. I run WinXP and Ubuntu on my MacBook with no problems.
- Cons: This is nitpicking, but I wish it could boot WinXP faster when I just need one thing from the OS. (IE - Windows Media Player to view an email forwarded video.) Not really a con (no fault of the program), just a wish...
- Other Thoughts: Worth the money, I understand the VMWare product that is similar works well too...
Flirt with the Dark Side
- Pros: Allows me to run windows without rebooting. Uses boot camp partition. Works well on first Gen MBP 2GHz with 2 gig of memory.
- Cons: Can be confusing when using usb thumb drives - sometimes shows up in windows and sometimes on mac side. Probably my error.
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WDMT |
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Desktop 3.0 for Mac |
| Version |
Standard |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Primary Operating Systems Supported
Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 or higher running on an Intel Mac.
Guest Operating Systems supported
Microsoft Windows: 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vistas Business, Ultimate & Enterprise.
Linux Distributions: SUSE, Red Hat, Debian, Fedora Core, Mandriva, Xandros and more.
Other: FreeBSD, OS/2, eComStation, Solaris, MS-DOS, and OpenBSD 3.8. |
| System Requirements |
Primary Hardware Requirements:
Mac Computer
Support on any 32 or 64-bit Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro & Mac Pro Tower.
Processor
Intel Core Solo, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel Dual-Core Xeon. Full support for Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x).
Memory
Minimum memory requirements of 512 MB RAM. Recommended to use 1 GB RAM. New! Use ANY RAM configuration (up to 16GB) without modifying your host system.
Disk Space
70 MB of available hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation plus sufficient space allocated for the virtual machine. 15 GB of free hard drive space is recommended.
CD-ROM
CD-ROM drive for installation (if applicable)
Display
16-bit or 32-bit display adapter recommended
Guest Hardware Specifications:
Processor
Virtualized Processor of the Host computer.
Motherboard
Generic motherboard compatible with Intel i815 chipset.
Memory
Up to 1500 MB RAM available for guest virtual machines.
Keyboard
104-key Windows enhanced keyboard
Mouse
PS/2 wheel mouse.
Display
VGA and SVGA with VESA 3.0 support.
3D Accelerator/Direct X 3D Graphics is currently not supported in this version.
IDE Drives
Up to 4 IDE Devices; CD/DVD-ROM Drives, Virtual Hard drives or any combination of the two.
Virtual Hard Drive from 20 MB up to 120 GB each.
Floppy Drives
1.44 Floppy drive mapped to FDD image file.
CD Drives
CD/DVD-ROM drives mapped to physical drive or ISO image file.
Sound Card
AC'97-compatible sound card, Sound recording is supported.
Serial Ports
Up to four Serial (COM) Port mapped to a socket or to an output file.
Parallels Ports
Up to three bi-directional parallel (LPT) ports mapped to output file.
Ethernet Cards
Up to 5 Virtual NIC's.
Ethernet virtual network card compatible with RTL8029 bridged to Apple Ethernet or Apple Airport adapter,connected to host-only or shared networking.
USB Ports
USB 2.0 Support; 8 USB 2.0 ports and 2 USB 1.1 ports; |
| Packaging |
Retail |
| Features |
| Features |
Parallels Desktop for Mac enables you to run Windows, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, without rebooting. With Parallels' award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops!
Easy to get started
Unmatched ease-of-use
It just works!
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Introduction
Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution for Intel-Macs that give you the flexibility of running Windows on a Mac OS X simultaneously without rebooting. Now you can take advantage of important Windows-only software applications like Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Quicken, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Server, and more, without giving up the security, comfort and functionality of your Mac!
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Reviewed By: Caerdwyn on 11/21/2006
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
