3 Results for Parallels

Applied Filters

virtualization

Filter Results

Click a filter below to apply it to results

AUTHOR
Lisa Hoover (1)
Michelle Dively (1)
Sam Dean (1)
SUBMITTED
Apr-2008 (1)
Jul-2009 (1)
Jun-2008 (1)
TAG
parallels (3)
boot camp (1)
mac (1)
sun microsystems (1)
view more

VirtualBox 3.0 Runs Multiple Operating Systems Concurrently

As JKOnTheRun reports, Sun Microsystems is out with the third version of its free virtualization software VirtualBox, downloadable here. You can take a screenshot tour here. VirtualBox 3.0 now supports Open GL 2.0 as well as Direct 3D 8/9 in Windows. Also included is the ability for guest operating systems to use up to 32 virtual CPUs. You can view the substantial changelog here. VirtualBox might not be as glitzy, glamorous or functional for games as solutions from Parallels or VMware, but you can?t beat the price, says the JKOnTheRun post. It?s definitely a must-see if you want to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a Windows, Mac or Linux machine.


Parallels Update Adds New Tools for Linux

There's a new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac available that adds more support for Linux users. According to MacNN, Build 5608 adds support for guest Parallels Tools for Linux in the latest Linux distributions (including Ubuntu 8).

 



Virtualization Makes Running Linux a Snap

Many people love Linux but aren't able to commit to it full time. Some folks use peripherals that Linux can't yet accommodate, while others need applications for which open source options don't exist. Fortunately, virtualization makes it possible to put your favorite Linux distribution right on your Mac or Windows PC.

To virtualize a computer means to section off an area of the hard drive and put a second, fully-functional operating system on it, essentially turning one computer into two. Let's look deeper.