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Parallels Workstation - 2.1b5

run Windows & Linux concurrently with OS X

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All Time:	(3.2)
Version 2.1b5:	(4.9)
Selected Version:	2.1b5
Release Date:	2006-04-26
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 2.1b5):	2,524
Downloads (all versions):	375,260
Price:	$49.99

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Product Description:

Parallels Workstation is NOT simply a "dual-boot" solution; rather, it empowers users the ability to use Windows, Linux and any other operating system at the same time as Mac OS X, enabling users to enjoy the comfort of their Mac OS X desktop while still being able to use critical applications from other OSes.

What's new in this version:

Broad OS Support: Use any version of Windows (3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP, 2003), any Linux distribution, FreeBSD, Solaris, OS/2, eComStation, or MS-DOS in secure virtual machines running alongside Mac OS X.
Great Performance: Driven by full support for dual-core processors and Intel Virtualization Technology (included in almost every new Intel-powered Mac), virtual machines created using Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta5 offer near-native performance and rock-solid stability.
Unmatched Ease of Use: Download the program and install it with a single click. Build a virtual machine in seconds using helpful wizards. Configure virtual machines using a simple web-inspired interface.
Works on any Intel-powered Mac: Any Intel Powered Macintosh running OS X 10.4.4 or higher is compatible with Parallels Workstation 2.1.
Introduced USB support. Connect your favorite USB devices directly to a virtual machine! Learn more about USB Support...
Introduced shared folders. Share files between Mac OS X and any Windows XP or Windows 2003 guest virtual machine! Learn more about Shared Folders Support...
Support for dynamic screen resolutions. When a guest OS is selected, a list of available screen resolutions is dynamically populated with primary OS resolutions.
Fixed keyboard mapping problems
Fixed mouse pointer lag problem
Better sound support
Fixed problems with sleeping/waking up the primary OS when a VM is running
Introduced the ability to resize a guest when switching to fullscreen mode
Added optional "transition cube" animation for transitioning to and from fullscreen mode
Fixed several kernel panics
Added default network adapter for bridged mode
Sound lag fixed

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Intel-based Mac

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.1b5:
Overall Rating:	(4.9)	Features:	(4.6)	Support:	(4.4)
Ease of Use:	(4.7)	Quality / Stability:	(4.4)	Price:	(4.9)

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Paying For Problems - Version: 5.0, 12/1/2009 07:57AM PST

DTDunn

This software seemed to work OK with version 4. I upgraded to 5 and have never gotten it to work. It seems to hang at the update to their security software. I'm tired of wasting time and am thinking of going backwards to revision 4.

The next issue is their lack of support. They claim as an upgrader I get 18 months of support, but I have to have a code and cannot figure-out how to get it. You can't call them, you are blocked by answering machines, demanding the code.

What a pain in the butt.

Petition to lower upgrade price! - Version: 5.0, 11/13/2009 04:39AM PST

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rickkarrer_dotmac

If you think the $50 upgrade price is far too much for this product, please sign the petition linked below. Also, please spread the word! Parallels may consider lowering the upgrade price if they see people aren't willing to pay $50 each time there's a new release. It may also show them that we're thinking of switching to their competitor(s) who offer better pricing for upgrades.

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/PD5UpdPr/petition.html

Thank you.

Problems with Exchange server/Outlook Calendar - Version: 5.0, 11/10/2009 07:02PM PST

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Cubeman

After having run Parallels 5 for a week, Parallels 4 for 6 months, I can't see much difference, and certainly nothing worth paying for - especially since Parallels 5 has more problems than 4. With 5, Outlook is unable to get calendar information from the Exchange server, to enable you to schedule meetings; it just gets "free/busy" errors. I made no changes other than reverting to 4, with the same virtual machine, and it now works again.

I'm asking for my money back :)

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