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    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    I, like millions of others, use macs at home and windows fista at work. Someone tell me objectively please, is running windows via Parallels or VMWare the real thing, or is it one of those quasi - underwater experiences where everything runs ultra slowly and you feel like you're going to die of a panic attack before anything happens? #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @thatsmrpotatohead2U: It works really well, at least in my experience. I use VMWare Fusion 2 to run a Windows 7 virtual machine and it works really well. The only headache is that sometimes the control key acts up when I'm using Unity.

    (Unity is where Windows apps run in os x) #parallels5
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    11/05/09

    @bagellord: This looks to me (yes a newbie at it) another layer of system level software, do you see this kind of thing eventually merging with system software so that Fusion, Unity etc effectively run in the background and all you get are apps that run together without any kinks cos they are from different universes, as it were? #parallels5
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    Image of nevergetitwet nevergetitwet
    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    win7 on Mac using virtual box works just fine. why pay for something you can get for free? #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @nevergetitwet: Because as far as I know you can't use a bootcamp partition with VirtualBox. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I like having boot camp on my laptop for battery savings. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    oh god damit I knew they were going to do this right after the fusion 3 release..now I need to wait on some reviews before I switch back and upgrade.. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    I found out the hard way that Parallels and Fusion don't coexist well using the same Boot Camp partition. But with all the issues I've had with Fusion so far, I'm curious about Parallels. If it goes on sale, I might give it another shot. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    I've been using Virtualbox 3.0 to run 64 bit Windows 7 on the 64 bit SL kernel, waiting for Fusion. It's been running so well, I see no reason to shell out the upgrade fee.

    In fact, I feel it's BS that VMWare didn't at least patch fusion 2.x to make it run on the 64-bit kernel.
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    Don Nguyen promoted this comment Edited by marzer at 11/04/09 8:17 AM marzer was starred marzer was unstarred
    Image of Joshua Jackson Joshua Jackson
    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    actually they're offering existing users an upgrade for $39 just like the previous versions. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @Joshua Jackson: For the next 14 days only... So Matt, please review soon! #parallels5
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    Image of aawordy aawordy
    11/04/09

    @lostarchitect: I have parallels and when I click upgrade it says $49.99....where can you get it for $39.99 #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @aawordy: I got an email from Parallels about it. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @lostarchitect: cool I will check my email. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    In reply to Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness
    In my opinion, this is what makes Mac OS X better than any Windows regurgitation: the ability to run Windows on a Mac machine. This way, the best of both worlds are realized, but the fact that it is supported on one machine is just awesome. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @red_alert360: Your logic is flawed. By saying an operating system that can only run on specific hardware is better than one that can run on virtually anything is backwards.
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    Image of HelloYouAll HelloYouAll
    11/04/09

    @red_alert360: It is very feasible to do the same on a windows system. Of course, Apple has no intentions on letting PC users run OSX on a PC and the effect is exactly what is happening to you. You think that been able to run mac and windows at the same time is a Mac sole feature... In my opinion it is very stupid to support a company that puts so many restrictions on you, thanks God Apple is not the dominant software company. #parallels5
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    11/04/09

    @HelloYouAll: I think you mean "Apple isn't dumb enough to foot the bill for supporting every crappy piece of hardware out there".

    I don't want Apple to run on every PC, because I would have to pay for that "privilege" and suffer the additional instability of a system that needs to be able to communicate with every piece of hardware ever made.

    My WinXP machines are very stable, but Fusion 2 on my MBP still wins out in stability (0 crashes in 2 years on fusion, 2 for Dell Inspiron with same specs), thanks to Apple's tight hardware control. #parallels5
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    Image of Don Nguyen Don Nguyen
    11/04/09

    @jordannmeyers001: You sir, are ready to take the LSAT. #parallels5
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    Image of Don Nguyen Don Nguyen
    11/04/09

    @mmmiles: I don't think you can draw any statistically significant concusion from 1 crash per 365 days versus zero crashes per 365 days. #parallels5
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    11/11/09

    @mmmiles: Any Virtual Machine will be more stable than their real HW counterpart. Virtual machines are made to be stable with a set of generic and standard virtual devices that are known to work and don't suffer HW defects. Yet again, thanks God Apple is the underdog in this race. While MS gets criticized and ridiculed by Apple, they have to recognize that is MS the company that drivers innovation and change in the PC market, Apple is a big influence however, but if they were in MS position we would be having very nice looking and solid build systems using recessed technology renewed once they believe the market is ready to pay for something better. The PC industry would not be as free as it is now a days. #parallels5
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    Image of MrBlahBlah MrBlahBlah
    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    Honestly this kind of stuff is usually more hassle than its worth. In my experience, it is either pretty complicated to set up or never really works 100% as its supposed to. Just reinstall, unless there is some specific stuff that you really need
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    Image of madog madog
    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    I know that they do something similar for Windows, but I thought it only transfered docs and pics. It may have been an older version of XP, though. What about if you buy a new computer with Vista, can you transfer apps too (either from another Vista box, or from XP)?
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    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    So... obvious question...

    Why don't they sell this separately for Windows users?
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    Image of discounteggroll discounteggroll
    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    so wait...you get Windows Easy Transfer + WET Cable already included, plus the transfer of Applications along with the standard files/folders?

    not a bad deal. Not that I would pony up $100 for parallels, but for those with the specific need it seems justifiable.
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    Image of mikegriffin mikegriffin
    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    I would like to buy a mac with windows only installed. Anyone think that would ever happen??
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    08/25/09

    @mikegriffin: It's called "OEM License."
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    08/25/09

    In reply to Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You
    That's actually pretty damn cool. Is it USB to USB? Can you use it to transfer files between any computers or does it have to be a PC to Mac?
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    Image of kuriakos kuriakos
    03/09/09

    In reply to VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac: Which Is Faster?
    Studies show that PCs run windows way faster than comparable Macs.
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    Image of laxman15 laxman15
    03/09/09

    @kuriakos: I hope your joking...thats has got to be one of the most obvious statements in the world.
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    03/09/09

    @kuriakos: Actually studies show that circa fall '96 when I purchased my Macbook Pro it ran XP slightly faster than most comparable laptops.
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    03/09/09

    In reply to VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac: Which Is Faster?
    IMHO, they both suck ass.

    Both are laggy and freeze a bit.

    I'm all for BootCamp.
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    Image of MrThunderfield MrThunderfield
    03/09/09

    @ItsRabid: Yeah... isn't BootCamp more clean? More like a clean install of Windows without some middleman virtualization software?
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    03/09/09

    @MrThunderfield:

    It is.

    And you don't have to split the power between partitions, either.


    (ugh, ever try running Steam in VM?)

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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    03/09/09

    @ItsRabid: Yep, I dual boot. On the occasions I NEED to use Windows, I need the full power of the machine brought to bear.
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    03/09/09

    @ItsRabid: I run Windows Vista on my MacBook Pro in BootCamp almost as much as I run Mac OS 10.5. If you don't mind having to reboot, it's great.
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