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Parallels Desktop 6: A review from the other side of the pond

May 26, 2011 00:12 by: Mark Reschke   0 Comments

Categories: Mac Applications , Products , Review

Tagged: Fusion , Mac , OS_X , Parallels , VMware , Windows

For those looking into virtualization software, here is a succinct review of Parallels Desktop 6, with a splash VMware Fusion thrown in for good measure. In business there are still instances where Windows is required for OS X users. Many accounting packages and financial desktop-based software solutions are still tied to Windows-only versions.

Times are changing rapidly, but for Mac business users it isn't quite a 100% Windows-free world (not yet at least). To get us Mac users through the slog that is Windoze, apple.it-enquirer delivers a solid review. Who is this article written by? Good question. It only credits "Admin" but it is likely written by the site's publisher Erik Vlietinck. The quick verdict is that Parallels 6 Desktop is outpacing VMware Fusion in many user friendly areas. Games, boot time and file swapping between OS environments, Parallels is winning the war. 

Unfortunately, Parallels is not yet available via the Mac App Store, but can be had for $79.99 direct via direct purchase.

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