Comments on: More on VMWare Fusion v Parallels http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/ my semi-regular stream of consciousness Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:39:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Dave http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-1120 Dave Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:05:21 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-1120 There's a review of vmware and Parallels on a Macbook pro here http://www.designtalkboard.com/reviews/parallels_vs_vmware.php It seems mainly for graphic designers, but vmware seems to come out on top again. I like Parallels better from a features point of view, but vmware is certainly more stable. Parallels used to freeze my Mac constantly. There’s a review of vmware and Parallels on a Macbook pro here http://www.designtalkboard.com/reviews/parallels_vs_vmware.php

It seems mainly for graphic designers, but vmware seems to come out on top again.

I like Parallels better from a features point of view, but vmware is certainly more stable. Parallels used to freeze my Mac constantly.

]]> By: Dave http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5074 Dave Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:05:21 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5074 There's a review of vmware and Parallels on a Macbook pro here <a href="http://www.designtalkboard.com/reviews/parallels_vs_vmware.php">http://www.designtalkboard.com/reviews/parallel...</a><br><br>It seems mainly for graphic designers, but vmware seems to come out on top again.<br><br>I like Parallels better from a features point of view, but vmware is certainly more stable. Parallels used to freeze my Mac constantly. There’s a review of vmware and Parallels on a Macbook pro here http://www.designtalkboard.com/reviews/parallel...

It seems mainly for graphic designers, but vmware seems to come out on top again.

I like Parallels better from a features point of view, but vmware is certainly more stable. Parallels used to freeze my Mac constantly.

]]> By: John S http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-832 John S Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:01:12 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-832 I have tried both on my Mac Book core 2. I have to agree I like Parallels UI better than Fusions. The tests that I have seen done were on a Quad core Mac Pro. Hardly the normal system for most users. I am not sure speed is a issue for what can be really done with ether Parallels or Fusion. I think stability is more of a issue here. Plus, support for those that need help. If you really need speed for gaming, Boot Camp is still the only real choice. Native OS running will always beat out Virtual software. But at $160 to $200 for Parallels or Fusion and a copy of Windows. Due you want to spend that for access to IE or Outlook express? I find after booting Parallels and starting Windows XP I could have done the same thing starting boot camp? I personally don't switch back and forth that much. I have tried both on my Mac Book core 2. I have to agree I like Parallels UI better than Fusions. The tests that I have seen done were on a Quad core Mac Pro. Hardly the normal system for most users. I am not sure speed is a issue for what can be really done with ether Parallels or Fusion. I think stability is more of a issue here. Plus, support for those that need help. If you really need speed for gaming, Boot Camp is still the only real choice. Native OS running will always beat out Virtual software. But at $160 to $200 for Parallels or Fusion and a copy of Windows. Due you want to spend that for access to IE or Outlook express? I find after booting Parallels and starting Windows XP I could have done the same thing starting boot camp? I personally don’t switch back and forth that much.

]]> By: John S http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5073 John S Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:01:12 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5073 I have tried both on my Mac Book core 2. I have to agree I like Parallels UI better than Fusions. The tests that I have seen done were on a Quad core Mac Pro. Hardly the normal system for most users. I am not sure speed is a issue for what can be really done with ether Parallels or Fusion. I think stability is more of a issue here. Plus, support for those that need help. If you really need speed for gaming, Boot Camp is still the only real choice. Native OS running will always beat out Virtual software. But at $160 to $200 for Parallels or Fusion and a copy of Windows. Due you want to spend that for access to IE or Outlook express? I find after booting Parallels and starting Windows XP I could have done the same thing starting boot camp? I personally don't switch back and forth that much. I have tried both on my Mac Book core 2. I have to agree I like Parallels UI better than Fusions. The tests that I have seen done were on a Quad core Mac Pro. Hardly the normal system for most users. I am not sure speed is a issue for what can be really done with ether Parallels or Fusion. I think stability is more of a issue here. Plus, support for those that need help. If you really need speed for gaming, Boot Camp is still the only real choice. Native OS running will always beat out Virtual software. But at $160 to $200 for Parallels or Fusion and a copy of Windows. Due you want to spend that for access to IE or Outlook express? I find after booting Parallels and starting Windows XP I could have done the same thing starting boot camp? I personally don’t switch back and forth that much.

]]> By: John http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-821 John Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:24:05 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-821 They're each $79, plus the windows license. Installation is super easy on both. They’re each $79, plus the windows license. Installation is super easy on both.

]]> By: John http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5072 John Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:24:05 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5072 They're each $79, plus the windows license. Installation is super easy on both. They’re each $79, plus the windows license. Installation is super easy on both.

]]> By: Rafael http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-820 Rafael Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:33:38 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-820 How much is each? And then you have to purchase a separate Windows Vista license right? I guess I could look this up. Install straightforward for both, correct? How much is each? And then you have to purchase a separate Windows Vista license right? I guess I could look this up. Install straightforward for both, correct?

]]> By: Rafael http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5071 Rafael Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:33:38 +0000 http://john.jubjubs.net/2007/08/16/more-on-vmware-fusion-v-parallels/#comment-5071 How much is each? And then you have to purchase a separate Windows Vista license right? I guess I could look this up. Install straightforward for both, correct? How much is each? And then you have to purchase a separate Windows Vista license right? I guess I could look this up. Install straightforward for both, correct?

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