Windows Virtualization (WinXP under Mac OS X) Beta Released
Parallels released their Windows virtualization solution for the Intel Mac today. The product is called Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta and a free fully functional copy is available for download now.
Unlike Apple's Boot Camp solution which was released yesterday, Parallels solution allows you to run Windows XP (and other Intel-based operating systems) from within Mac OS X. Rebooting or Dual Booting is not required. This allows users to maintain their daily environment while also being able to use any desired Windows applications. It is only available for the Intel Macs and should provide near-native performance.
Parallels appears to be taking advantage of the Intel Virtualization Technology which was included in the Intel Yonah processors that are now shipping in the Intel Macs.
While in free Beta testing at the moment, the final software package for Linux and Windows is priced from the company at $49.99.
Unlike Apple's Boot Camp solution which was released yesterday, Parallels solution allows you to run Windows XP (and other Intel-based operating systems) from within Mac OS X. Rebooting or Dual Booting is not required. This allows users to maintain their daily environment while also being able to use any desired Windows applications. It is only available for the Intel Macs and should provide near-native performance.
Parallels Workstation 2.1 Beta for Mac OS X 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.
Parallels appears to be taking advantage of the Intel Virtualization Technology which was included in the Intel Yonah processors that are now shipping in the Intel Macs.
While in free Beta testing at the moment, the final software package for Linux and Windows is priced from the company at $49.99.
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77 months ago
That's already better than a boot-solution...
At least you can keep the whole OsX in the background for all tasks !
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At least you can keep the whole OsX in the background for all tasks !
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77 months ago
Are the video drivers sufficient for running a game? if not, can the Boot Camp drivers some how be used?
77 months ago
AMAZING!
Both Soultions are great!! Now, Boot camp offers native enviroment for gaming!!! And the Virtulization offers the ability to run windows within the Mac OS!!!
w000t
Steve Jobs, I never thought I would say it but thank you for opening up this opportunity. Now , I only have to buy 1 computer.... and its a Mac.!!!!
Both Soultions are great!! Now, Boot camp offers native enviroment for gaming!!! And the Virtulization offers the ability to run windows within the Mac OS!!!
w000t
Steve Jobs, I never thought I would say it but thank you for opening up this opportunity. Now , I only have to buy 1 computer.... and its a Mac.!!!!
77 months ago
Now this is interesting (at least for me). I would love to be able to run XP within a window for those 2 programs I need it for, instead of having to reboot. I haven't gotten the chance to look at this yet, but I wonder if it will include direct support for video cards (thus allowing the use of DirectX)?
Wow, some exciting times here the last couple days. :D
FWIW,
Mackie
Wow, some exciting times here the last couple days. :D
FWIW,
Mackie
77 months ago
yeah, i want to install xp for gaming purposes...which would run games better you think, boot camp or virtualization? im thinking boot camp...
Thanks
Thanks
77 months ago
Please tell me that it is impossible to use os x on a windows pc. If not, good night apple.
77 months ago
Parallel's solution seems wonderful indeed, as I loathe any possibility of booting Winblows...it's more like a native speed VirtualPC...very promising.
77 months ago
Woot! Now this is good news for business users! Apple will get a grip on the corporate IT budgets.
77 months ago
great, thats more like it. no dual boot.
the only question is how viruses will behave under this system. maybe there is a simple and safe solution to this (aside of not using windows!)?
the only question is how viruses will behave under this system. maybe there is a simple and safe solution to this (aside of not using windows!)?
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