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Dealzmodo: Parallels Desktop 3.0 For $39/$49

You probably already know that both we and Lifehacker enjoy running Windows on our Macs using Parallels. Well, MacHeist has a deal today where you can pick up a copy for just $49, which includes a copy of MacPilot. That price gets even sweeter ($10 sweeter) if you previously bought a MacHeist bundle. Get yours now if you like good deals. [MacHeist]

12:26 PM on Fri Jun 27 2008
By Jason Chen
4,817 views, 21 comments

Latest by jopari: @thecman: Seconded. Virtualbox ftw. It runs faster than VMWare or Parallels AND it's free. more »

clips

Sinbad is Still Alive, Also a Gigantic Mac Nerd

This video, found on the VMWare Fusion Site, illustrates not only that Sinbad hasn't passed away—as many of us previously thought—but he's a gigantic nerd on the caliber of Gizmodo readers. Just listen to what he says regarding how he runs Windows and OS X simultaneously and marvel at how much more he knows about Macs and virtual machines than even some of your own friends. [VMWare]

2:05 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Jason Chen
6,325 views, 38 comments

Latest by TurboFool: I had the good fortune of working with Sinbad many, many years ago, and stayed in contact with him for more »

software

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

Remember that completely arbitrary rule by Microsoft limiting virtualization (which lets you run Windows concurrently with OS X on a Mac) to only the more expensive versions of Vista? It's now gone. More »

2:32 PM on Tue Jan 22 2008
By Jason Chen
8,204 views, 33 comments

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 »

2:36 PM on Fri Dec 21 2007
By Jason Chen
30,627 views, 39 comments

Latest by Arsenal6: parallels ftw (Y) > VM fusion more »

wsj pulpbite

VMWare Fusion Review by Mossberg

Walt Mossberg appears to be scooping again. This time, it's a review of VMWare's Fusion (Available this Monday, August 6th). The software, like Parallels, allows PC programs to run from within OS X. Mossberg compares them, simply:
Parallels has more features than Fusion...But I found Fusion puts less strain on the computer overall.
Jacqui at Ars notes that Parallels isn't taking this competitor lying down. They just released a new beta that supports Mac Expose window swooshing of Windows programs. [VMWare via AllThingsD]

8:14 PM on Thu Aug 2 2007
By Brian Lam
9,461 views, 10 comments

Latest by ocoloxin: @Bob_Dobbs: Interesting, Parallels 3.0+ has been far more stable for me than Fusion. Using dual "virtual" processors really isn't important more »

olpc

Try the $100 OLPC Operating System at Home

Thanks to the magic of VMWare and Parallels (which let you run other operating systems on top of your own), you can try the OLPC operating system without actually having to be a child in a Third World country. All you have to do is download a pre-configured image, change some settings, and you're set. Possible uses (besides as a prop when you play Angelina Jolie and the Adopted Child) are developing OLPC-specific software and web apps for the upcoming market. [UneasilySilence]

4:20 PM on Mon Jul 23 2007
By Jason Chen
6,385 views, 11 comments

Latest by deathbychichi: As soon as it runs Final Cut Studio, I'm buyin'. more »

adwatch

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


While poor PC users still get the insulting end of the stick as Mac cozily snags their features, overall these spots feel less mean than Apple's and surprisingly un-stale. John Hodgman's presence is missed, but the Mac guy comes across as slightly less smug than Justin Long (probably 'cause he's way old). Complete collection after the jump. More »

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2:30 AM on Fri Jul 6 2007
By Matt Buchanan
10,075 views, 40 comments

Latest by N/A: Don't blog mad!! more »

boom

Parallels 3 Goes Live

Remember when we gave you deets on the new Parallels 3.0 last week? Good news: it's done and released already. So if you've been waiting for it with sweaty anticipation, clean yourself up and go grab a copy. Tally ho, dual OS cowboys! –Adam Frucci More »

8:00 PM on Thu Jun 7 2007
By Adam Frucci
5,809 views, 34 comments

Latest by Ungenious: Well just my 2cents: I've always hated Macs... I've always thought they looked like Windows 3.1. That said, I had more »

feature

Exclusive: More Details on Parallels Desktop 3.0

We had a chat with the Parallels guys earlier today, and got some new information that should be very interesting to people who are even the slightest bit interested in running Windows on your Mac. More »

Feature

4:21 PM on Fri Jun 1 2007
By Jason Chen
28,958 views, 41 comments

virtualization

Parallels 3.0 Supports 3D Windows Gaming, SmartSelect

One of the main reasons why Mac users still use Boot Camp to run Windows Natively instead using virtualization software like Parallels is its lack of 3D gaming (OpenGL and DirectX) support. In Parallels Desktop version 3.0, now in final candidate development, you can finally use 3D gaming without rebooting. More »

5:45 PM on Thu May 31 2007
By Jason Chen
11,955 views, 29 comments

Latest by mredraider: So many ways to make a Mac into a PC... So few to make a PC into a Mac... hmmm... I more »

how-to

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


Fuck Windows, and fuck the Mac, too. Maximum PC shows you how to make the jump to Linux from start to finish, and shows you how to stay there once you've abandoned all those other PC and Mac sheep to go your own open-source way. More »

11:45 AM on Wed May 9 2007
By Charlie White
6,967 views, 87 comments

Latest by I_Like_Pie: Profanity is simply an ignorant mind trying to assert itself. I hold myself to a higher standard, but accept that others more »

software

Parallels Gets Release Candidate 2, New Features

Our favorite Windows on Mac virtualization software just got a second Release Candidate, adding loads of pretty awesome features make your Windows actually run like Windows. More »

1:55 PM on Mon Feb 5 2007
By Jason Chen
460 views, 10 comments

software

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

Just when we were starting to be impressed with the ability to run Microsoft Vista on the Mac, the plot thickens: If you want to legally run Vista on Parallels Desktop for the Mac, you're going to have to pony up for either the Enterprise or Ultimate Edition. Essentially, it's a money issue, where Microsoft's Home Editions of Vista costs $199 or $239, but the Enterprise and Ultimate Editions cost $299 and $399. More »

1:45 PM on Thu Feb 1 2007
By Charlie White
1,162 views, 18 comments

Latest by Mio: The headline is a little conceited. I bet there are a lot more copies of Windows floating around in other more »

software

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

Reader Justin was inspired by all that talk of Vista running on a MacBook Pro with a Core 2 Duo processor, so he decided to try it on his MacBook with a Core Duo processor using Parallels. It turns out he's had great results: More »

11:26 AM on Thu Feb 1 2007
By Charlie White
4,462 views, 24 comments

Latest by Zillax22: Why isn't their a bootcamp for Windows to run Mac OSx on windows, i mean all i want is final more »

software

Vista on Intel Mac With Parallels: Not Quite There

After seeing how the Mac Pro ran Microsoft Vista better than OS X, we wondered how well the best of both worlds worked. Namely, using Parallels to run Vista alongside OS X. So we installed Vista using Parallels on our 15-inch, 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro. More »

Feature

2:30 PM on Tue Jan 30 2007
By Jason Chen
6,527 views, 18 comments

Latest by Adolf: I had Vista on Parallels for a couple weeks, and had no problems with the networking at all, but both more »