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Parallels Desktop - 2.2.1884.0

run Windows & Linux concurrently with OS X

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All Time:	(3.3)
Version 2.2.1884.0:	(3.4)
Selected Version:	2.2.1884.0
Release Date:	2006-09-07
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 2.2.1884.0):	6,243
Downloads (all versions):	374,834
Price:	$79.99

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Product Description:

Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro. Unlike dual-boot solutions, in which users must completely shut down Mac OS X and endure a full OS start-up cycle to access a important application, Parallels Desktop for Mac empowers users with the ability to run important Windows programs like Outlook, Access, Internet Explorer and all other applications without having to give up the usability and functionality of their Mac OS X machine even for a few minutes.

What's new in this version:

Support for new quad-processor Mac Pro towers outfitted with up to 3.5GB of RAM. This addition means that Parallels Desktop for Mac is now compatible with all Intel-powered Apple computers, which in addition to the Mac Pro includes the MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini!
Compatibility with developer build of Mac OS X 10.5, code-named “Leopard�?
Experimental support for Windows Vista
Solaris guest OS no longer hangs after suspend/resume
An improved Parallels Tools package
Full support for OpenBSD 3.8 as a guest operating system
G4U hard disk cloning tool now works in virtual machines
Better video output improvement and acceleration
Added multi interface USB devices support (including Windows Mobile 2005 devices)
Added isochronous USB devices support (including WebCam devices)
Minor USB fixes
Keyboard support improvement: Eject CD key support, left/right Shift/Ctrl/Alt (Option)/Windows keys difference support
Added virtual disk cache policy option: Mac OS X performance optimized or guest OS performance optimized
Image Tool fixes
Optimized disk cache policy for Suspend/Resume feature
Windows ME Suspend/Resume fix
Shared Folders first time access acceleration
Clipboard synchronization tool fixes (unreadable symbols sometimes added during copy and paste)
Sound playback and recording improvement
Minor Full Screen mode fixes
“Unable to allocate virtual memory�? during virtual machine power on fix
Minor GUI fixes and improvements
Solaris doesn’t work with more than one virtual disk fix

Operating System Requirements:

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

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel

Additional Requirements:

Intel-based Mac

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.2.1884.0:
Overall Rating:	(3.4)	Features:	(3.7)	Support:	(3.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.6)	Quality / Stability:	(3.9)	Price:	(4.6)

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

(1 of 2 users found this comment useful)

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 :)

Blue Sceen of Death - not fixed!!!!! - Version: 5.0, 11/9/2009 09:35AM PST

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markbischoff

Hi after installing parallels 5 run directly in the BSOD no of the fixes helps. The whole forum of Paralles is ful of users with the same Problem. Parallels Support try s to waste some time but have finally no help. VM Ware runns perfect also, bootcamp itself Sorry to say but this Update is not worth any single cent So do not use this Update until they have a better version then 5.0.9920

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