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1. Comment - Parallels to Offer Major Virtualization Update

   (Dec 4, 2006 - 9:25 AM)

   Parallels is not likely to do this as EMC/VMWare has patented that part. Don't get wrong, I like Parallels, I have both Paralells and VMWare.
   
   When coherrency comes to Parallels Linux, it may be the thing to allow me to run XP on my Linux laptop (I don't need VMWare special featuers there.)
   
   What is VMWare good for:
   
   - When you need snapshots, teams, etc.
   - When you need multiple ethernet interfaces or disk controllers
   
   What is Parallels good for:
   
   - Faster in many cases
   - Smaller footprint
   
   I use VMWare for testing software. That's what it was designed for. It saves me a bundle in the QA dept. Parallels is good for the case where I need to run an OS on a Linux or Windows host.
   
   On a side note, I'd LOVE to get a Macbook Pro and run Parallels, but I need 802.11A networking. (Office uses it.) I've asked Apple and the people at the Apple store, but thus far, I've been told "We're sorry, we can't tell you." I'm not kiddig.
   
   Does anyone actually know if this works since Apple doesn't appear to want me to spend $3000?