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Parallels Desktop - 2.2.1898.0

run Windows, Linux... concurrently with OS X

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All Time:	(3.3)
Version 2.2.1898.0:	(4.0)
Selected Version:	2.2.1898.0
Release Date:	2006-09-19
License:	Beta
Downloads (version 2.2.1898.0):	5,325
Downloads (all versions):	374,779
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:

"Substantially improves Mac Pro and 64-bit iMac performance and eliminates kernel panics and major bugs. For those users who have Mac Pros and 64-bit iMacs with more than 2GB of RAM, you've had to manually limit your RAM via the instructions I laid out in my 'Q&A about the Update RC' post. In this build, we've included a tool that will help you take this action without any command line coding. With a single click you can limit your RAM and make your Mac Pro fully compatible with this build. You can easily revert your memory back at any time to the full configuration with the same tool. It's very important to note that limiting your RAM configuration to run Parallels Desktop will not prevent you from running any other OS X application (although they may run slightly slower). It simply helps our hypervisor "play nice" with the Mac Pro. This build also adds support for Windows Vista RC1 as a guest OS, and adds an improved Parallels Tools package for all of the Vista builds that improves mouse movement, and video resolutions, and beefs up networking."

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 2.2.1898.0:
Overall Rating:	(4.0)	Features:	(3.0)	Support:	(3.5)
Ease of Use:	(4.5)	Quality / Stability:	(4.0)	Price:	(4.5)

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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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