Parallels Announces the General Availability of Workstation 2.0 for $49 per License; Includes Full Support for Intel(R) Virtualization Technology.HERNDON, Va. -- After months of focused research, development and testing, Parallels, Inc., (www.parallels.com) today announced the immediate general availability of Parallels Workstation Virtual machine software from Parallels, Inc., Renton, WA (www.parallels.com) that allows versions of Windows and Linux to run on the same x86-based PC. Parallels Workstation supports Windows 2000, XP and Vista client operating systems, Windows 2000 and 2003 server versions, as well as 2.0, the world's first hypervisor-powered desktop virtualization Simultaneously running multiple copies of the same operating system or different operating systems on a desktop computer. See virtual machine. solution, at the industry leading price point of $49 per license. Purchases can be made directly through the company's online store at www.parallels.com/buyonline. New users are welcome to download and evaluate a free, fully functional 45-day trial of the powerful, user-friendly product by visiting the Parallels Download Center at www.parallels.com/download. Parallels Workstation 2.0's lightweight hypervisor inserts a thin layer of software between the machine's hardware and the primary 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. that directly controls some hardware profiles and resources, resulting in dramatically improved virtual machine stability, reliability, and performance. The technology also empowers Parallels Workstation to fully realize the features and benefits of Intel(R) Virtualization Technology See VT. See also virtualization. architecture, an important new technology that optimizes CPUs for virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. . "We're pleased to see Parallels use Intel's new 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). Technology," said Melissa Laird, general manager of Intel's Developer Relations Division. "With this offering, Parallels provides an affordable solution for client virtualization." "The availability of Parallels Workstation 2.0 at the industry-leading price of $49, along with the product's powerful lightweight hypervisor and full support of Intel Virtualization Technology See VT. , sets the tone for Parallels' aggressive virtualization product roadmap," said Benjamin Rudolph, Parallels' Marketing Manager. "We look forward to continuing our mission of building 'virtualization solutions for everyone' with the upcoming release of our server virtualization (1) Running applications in separate, isolated partitions within a single server. The "virtual machine" method can run different operating systems simultaneously, whereas the "OS virtualization" method runs applications for only one operating system (see virtual machine and OS products in 2006." Parallels' hypervisor technology and support of Intel Virtualization Technology architecture ensure that virtual machines created with Workstation are maximally stable, reliable, and efficient, while the product's broad guest OS support, which includes Windows* 3.1 - Server* 2003/XP, multiple Linux* distributions, FreeBSD, and the OS/2* and eComStation* families, enables the product to accommodate nearly any user OS needs. To ensure smooth installation and operation in any environment, Parallels will be offering registered users 24-hour email support as well as providing regular product updates, upgrades and enhancements. About Parallels Parallels is server and workstation virtualization solutions company committed to building powerful, user friendly, cost-effective products that can be used by anyone, from an experienced developer to a computer "newbie A first-time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the Internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub." (jargon) newbie " to improve efficiency, lower hardware costs, and reduce operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. . The company's products all feature hypervisor technology for strong, stable virtual machines, and an intuitive web-like interface that facilitates zero-training operation. Additionally, Parallels solutions fully support Intel Virtualization Technology architecture, which is optimized to provide superior virtual machine performance. The company is rapidly growing and employs a global team of experienced technical and business professionals. For more information, please visit www.parallels.com. * Intel and Intel Virtualization Technology are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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