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diff --git a/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/02.26.07/Tue/parallels.txt b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/02.26.07/Tue/parallels.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..827ce9c --- /dev/null +++ b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/02.26.07/Tue/parallels.txt @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +Parallels is reportedly releasing an upgrade for [Parallels Desktop for Mac][1] later today. The new version is the final release after months of public betas. Unfortunately at the moment the Parallels site is down, but [according to Ars Technica][2] the new version boasts the following new features: + +* Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard as the host OS +* Windows Vista as a guest OS +* Coherence: the Windows desktop becomes invisible and Windows applications live on the Mac desktop and in the Dock +* Running from a Boot Camp partition +* Full USB 2.0, built-in iSight, and DVD/CD writer support +* True drag and drop +* Transporter tool for moving an existing Windows installation into Parallels' virtual world + +While many of the features have been available for some time in the various public betas, this is the first official upgrade in some time. + +One thing I haven't been able to confirm is whether or not the "running from a Boot Camp installation" feature supports Windows Vista. I've personally never been able to get that working with any of the betas I've used. + +As mentioned above the Parallels site is currently down, but [this link][1] should take you to the download page whenever the site gets up and running again. The new version Parallels is free upgrade for existing customers and costs $80 new. + +[1]: http://www.parallels.com/en/download/desktop/ "Parallels" +[2]: http://arstechnica.com/journals/apple.ars/2007/2/27/7242 "Ars Technica on Parallels"
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