VMWare Beta vs. Parallels
So far, the free VMWare Beta 3 is running circles around the "final" version of Parallels that I was stupid enough to pay for.
With the "beta" VM, I've been able to:
1) Successfully install and run Ubuntu 7.0.4 without the nasty "install as Solaris, run a Linux" hack.
2) Install the very first final build of Windows XP successfully and without problems.
3) Run my old Windows games under an "experimental" 3D accelerated graphics feature.
4) Resize my screen resolution dynamically by dragging the bottom right-hand corner of my VMWare window.
Parallels is looking worse and worse in my book, as the first Windows installation I did under the Parallels beta deteriorated to the point where I was getting BSODs constantly. Reinstalling it required several reboots after which Parallels could no longer read my XP CD.
I couldn't install Ubuntu 7.0.4 on Parallels. Hell, I couldn't even get to the BOOTABLE CD without running it under a Solaris VM. Once Ubuntu was installed, I had to switch the VM back to Linux.
Why did I pay for that crap?!? VMWare is the shiznit!
With the "beta" VM, I've been able to:
1) Successfully install and run Ubuntu 7.0.4 without the nasty "install as Solaris, run a Linux" hack.
2) Install the very first final build of Windows XP successfully and without problems.
3) Run my old Windows games under an "experimental" 3D accelerated graphics feature.
4) Resize my screen resolution dynamically by dragging the bottom right-hand corner of my VMWare window.
Parallels is looking worse and worse in my book, as the first Windows installation I did under the Parallels beta deteriorated to the point where I was getting BSODs constantly. Reinstalling it required several reboots after which Parallels could no longer read my XP CD.
I couldn't install Ubuntu 7.0.4 on Parallels. Hell, I couldn't even get to the BOOTABLE CD without running it under a Solaris VM. Once Ubuntu was installed, I had to switch the VM back to Linux.
Why did I pay for that crap?!? VMWare is the shiznit!
Comments
I think this has been acknowledged on the Ubuntu site.
Given the competition, I'm sure that Parallels will sort it out.
But isn't it great that the competition exists!?
VMware is the best and brightest of virtualization engineering talent. I expect that VMware's solution will be more expensive than Parallels but will offer many more features. So for basic needs people will buy Parallels and for more "heavy lifting" VMware will be the choice. That's my hunch.
Why is that? What's the difference between the two operations?
And if you're right, why is Parallels paid and VMware free (for now)?
Why is that? What's the difference between the two operations?
VMware invented x86 virtualization, then Connectix and Parallels came around a few years later and decided to clone VMware's technology. Not to start a political discussion, but VMware is in Silicon Valley and was started by a group of Stanford PhDs. Parallels appears to be from Moscow.
And if you're right, why is Parallels paid and VMware free (for now)?
Because betas are free and final products cost money. Higher-quality final products cost more money.
Nevertheless, it is curious that you say Parallels originated in Moscow, seeing as it is a Windows city.
If you could shed some light on the subject, I'm sure it would be a great story.
Thanks for your information. I wasn't aware of the origin of these products.
Nevertheless, it is curious that you say Parallels originated in Moscow, seeing as it is a Windows city.
If you could shed some light on the subject, I'm sure it would be a great story.
The guy that owns Parallels has his programming team in Moscow. Not much story there.
The guy that owns Parallels has his programming team in Moscow. Not much story there.
Well, actually, that is a very interesting story! And thanks for that.
The only thing left is to find the truth in the matter.
Any suggestions?
Nevertheless, it is curious that you say Parallels originated in Moscow, seeing as it is a Windows city.
I think Parallels was developed for Windows then they ported it to OS X after the Intel switch.
Why is that? What's the difference between the two operations?
And if you're right, why is Parallels paid and VMware free (for now)?
VMware is the "Gold Standard" in virtualization. I'm glad to have both options.
http://www.vmware.com/products/product_index.html
They have a phenomenal breadth of Virtualization products.
Well, actually, that is a very interesting story! And thanks for that.
The only thing left is to find the truth in the matter.
Any suggestions?
Nobody's hiding anything. Just google something like "Parallels Moscow" and you too can be the owner of a link like this: http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb092005-story02.html
Nobody's hiding anything. Just google something like "Parallels Moscow" and you too can be the owner of a link like this: http://www.itjungle.com/tlb/tlb092005-story02.html
Very interesting read. Thanks.