New Parallels Desktop for Mac Lets Users Run Windows Applications Like They Are Native Mac Applications.Also includes Parallels Transporter for easy migration of existing systems to virtual machines, "Plug and Play" support for USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 devices, and loads Boot Camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. partitions as virtual machines. RENTON, Wash. -- Parallels announced today an update to its Desktop for Mac software, which enables users running Intel-powered Apple Macs to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. at the same time as Mac OS X, without re-booting. The new version of Parallels Desktop is anchored by Coherence, a groundbreaking new feature that runs Windows applications on the Mac like they are native applications. When users switch to Coherence mode, the Windows desktop disappears, leaving Windows applications, such as Outlook and Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. , running directly on the Mac desktop and from the Mac application dock. It is completely customizable, providing numerous options for loading and running applications and viewing the Windows task bar and Start menu. "When we introduced Parallels Desktop in April, we blurred the lines between the Mac and Windows worlds. With the introduction of Coherence, we completely blow that line away," said Benjamin Rudolph, Director of Communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. , Parallels. "This is a game-changing technology that gives users the ability to choose the best application for the job at hand. We intend to expand the Coherence function to help computer users move to a truly operating system-agnostic desktop." "Given the plethora of applications available for the Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. , making it practical for Mac OS X users to leverage Windows applications without a reboot To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot. (operating system) reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude. See warm boot. is a powerful benefit for users," said Al Gillen, Research VP, System Software at IDC. "Hardware virtualization Providing a virtual machine capability in hardware. It refers to circuits in the processor and memory controller that enhance the running of multiple operating systems (multiple virtual machines). and the ability to support multiple operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. simultaneously can offer significant value to clients as well as to servers." More information on Coherence, and screenshots of the feature in action, is available at: http://www.parallels.com/products/coherence/. Parallels Desktop also includes a powerful new migration tool called Transporter that gives users the ability to move their entire existing PCs -- including all of its settings, applications, files and profiles -- directly to a Parallels virtual machine running on their new Macs, without re-installing Windows. Transporter is particularly important for users switching from Windows to OS X because it allows them to keep the "security blanket security blanket n. 1. A blanket carried by a child to reduce anxiety. 2. Informal Something that dispels anxiety. Noun 1. " of their familiar Windows PC while they learn how to leverage the power of their new Macs. It also eliminates the hassle of having to "start from scratch to start (again) from the very beginning; also, to start without resources. - Thackeray. See also: Scratch " with a new Windows installation, which for many non-technical users can be a daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin experience. Finally, Transporter instantly converts VMware Workstation and Microsoft Virtual PC Microsoft Virtual PC is a virtualization suite for Microsoft Windows operating systems, and an emulation suite for Mac OS X on PowerPC-based systems. The software was originally written by Connectix, and was subsequently acquired by Microsoft. images to Parallels-ready images. This means that Virtual PC users working on PowerPC Macs can upgrade to Intel-Macs running Parallels without losing any information or applications, and that VMware Workstation and VMware Player users can easily upgrade their virtual machines, or any VMware Virtual Appliance, to Parallels virtual machines. Powerful New Features In addition to Coherence and Transporter, the new version of Parallels Desktop includes a number of important features that dramatically improve the way computer users work with multiple operating systems: * "Plug and Play" USB 2.0 support: By upgrading USB support from 1.1 to 2.0, users can now access popular USB devices like external hard drives, printers, and scanners, and use them at full native speed, simply by plugging the device into their Macs. iSight cameras built-in to MacBooks, MacBook Pros and iMacs are also fully supported in virtual machines. There is no complicated setup required to make USB devices work. * Full-feature virtual CD/DVD drive: Users can burn CDs and DVDs directly in virtual machines, and play any copy-protected CD or DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. just like on a real PC. * Support for Boot Camp partitions: The update gives Boot Camp users the ability to easily run their entire Boot Camp installation, directly in a Parallels virtual machine, without any complex setup or manual reconfiguration. Users can switch between loading Windows in Parallels Desktop or Boot Camp as often as they'd like. * True "Drag and Drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. ": Easily share files between Windows and OS X by dragging documents and folders from one desktop to another. Drag and Drop is completely customizable to ensure maximum file and system security. * Compatible with Windows Vista: Users can create a new virtual machine that runs Windows Vista, or upgrade a Windows XP virtual machine to a Windows Vista virtual machine, without losing any information or starting from scratch. A complete list of features and improvements found in Parallels Desktop for Mac See Parallels Desktop. is available at http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/features/. Award-Winning Innovation The new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac is yet another in a string of innovations to the award-winning product that runs Windows, Linux or any other operating system at the same time as OS X, without re-booting. Parallels Desktop for Mac was recently recognized with the 2006 MacWorld Magazine "Editor's Choice" Award (known as the "Eddy"), the PC World Magazine "Innovation of the Year" Award, and became the first non-Apple product to win the MacWorld Magazine Reader's Choice Award. The beta version of this release of Parallels Desktop for Mac was also named "Best in Show" at the 2007 MacWorld Expo, beating out several thousand new Macintosh products that were on display. Availability and Pricing Existing Parallels Desktop for Mac users with auto-update enabled will receive the new version automatically and completely free. Users who do not have auto-update enabled can manually download the new version by clicking "Check for Updates" in the "Help" tab of the application menu bar, or can download the single package directly from the Parallels Download Center at www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/. Upgrading Parallels Desktop for Mac does not require a re-install of any guest operating systems or applications. After upgrading, users should re-install Parallels Tools. New users are welcome to download and evaluate a free 15-day trial version of Parallels Desktop for Mac at www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/. Full versions of the product can be purchased at www.parallels.com/en/buyonline/, or in any Apple Store, Staples, Office Depot, Micro Center, Fry's Electronics, or CompUSA location. The Suggested Retail Price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) for Parallels Desktop remains $79.99. About Parallels Parallels, an SWsoft company, builds powerful, user-friendly, cost-effective server and workstation hardware virtualization solutions for the Windows, Macintosh, and Linux communities. Headquartered in Renton, Wa., Parallels is a global company that employs a rapidly growing team of experienced technical and business professionals. For more information, please visit www.parallels.com. |
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