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  • more about #parallels more comments →
    thatsmrpotatohead2U: 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... more »
    nevergetitwet: win7 on Mac using virtual box works just fine. why pay for something you can get for free? #parallels5 more »
    blachole: 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..... more »
    superberg: 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... more »
    marzer: 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 she... more »
    Joshua Jackson: actually they're offering existing users an upgrade for $39 just like the previous versions. #parallels5 more »
    red_alert360: 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 b... more »
    MrBlahBlah: 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 ... more »
    madog: 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. Wh... more »
    TheWerewolf - Sotto voce: So... obvious question... Why don't they sell this separately for Windows users? more »
    discounteggroll: so wait...you get Windows Easy Transfer + WET Cable already included, plus the transfer of Applications along with the standard files/folders? not ... more »
    mikegriffin: I would like to buy a mac with windows only installed. Anyone think that would ever happen?? more »
    Honey Toast: 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? more »
    kuriakos: Studies show that PCs run windows way faster than comparable Macs. more »
    Mr.V.: IMHO, they both suck ass. Both are laggy and freeze a bit. I'm all for BootCamp. more »
  • #snowleopard

    Parallels 5 Runs Windows 7 Right Next to Snow Leopard With Full Multitouchiness

    It's a virtual war: VMWare Fusion 3 for Snow Kitty and Win7 popped out last week, and now here's Parallels 5. It's also fully 64-bit, with Windows apps that behave like native ones, including full multitouch gestures, and more zoomzoom. More »
  • #windowsonmac

    Parallels Switch to Mac Edition Transfers Windows Programs For You

    Aside from letting you run Windows and OS X apps side-by-side, the latest version of Parallels has a cool migration wizard that copies Windows programs and files to the new Mac via a USB cable linking the two machines. More »
  • #windowsonmac

    VMWare Fusion vs. Parallels Desktop for Mac: Which Is Faster?

    Ironically, it's one of the biggest decisions you make when you get a Mac: How should I run Windows on it? Parallels or Fusion? An exhaustive battery of benchmarks by MacTech reveals a clear winner. More »
  • #deals

    Dealzmodo: Buy Parallels, Get Parallels Free

    The new version of Parallels, virtualization software that runs Windows XP in the background of OS X, is now available in a holiday "buy one, get one free" bundle.
  • #apple

    Parallels 4 Out Now: 50% Faster Than Parallels 3

    Those running Intel Macs are probably at least familiar with Parallels, the famed virtualization software allowing you to run Windows alongside OSX. Well now the company has just announced their fourth revision of the software, Parallels 4, that promises to run 50% faster than the previous version. More »
  • #deals

    Dealzmodo: Parallels Desktop 3.0 For $39/$49

  • #clips

    Sinbad is Still Alive, Also a Gigantic Mac Nerd

  • #software

    Low-end Windows Vista Editions Now Allowed to be Run Virtualized on Macs

  • #software

    Windows on Mac Benchmarked: Boot Camp vs. Parallels vs. Fusion

    The three methods for running Windows on a Mac (Boot Camp, Parallels and Fusion) have been around for a while, but Mactech's numbers seem to be the first we've seen on how the three stack up on Leopard. The results weren't that surprising. More »
  • #wsjpulpbite

    VMWare Fusion Review by Mossberg

  • #olpc

    Try the $100 OLPC Operating System at Home

  • #adwatch

    New Parallels Ads Ape "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" Spots But Actually Feel Fresh

  • #boom

    Parallels 3 Goes Live

  • #feature

    Exclusive: More Details on Parallels Desktop 3.0

  • #virtualization

    Parallels 3.0 Supports 3D Windows Gaming, SmartSelect

  • #howto

    Leapin' Linux, Let's Make the Jump, Sheep!

  • #software

    Parallels Gets Release Candidate 2, New Features

  • #software

    Vista on the Mac: Only Legal With Enterprise or Ultimate Editions

  • #software

    Vista and OS X, Living Together in Harmony on a MacBook

  • #software

    Vista on Intel Mac With Parallels: Not Quite There

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