Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac Released

Shivetya · Nov 5, 2009, 06:49 AM

I have never used VM/Parallels so I have to ask.

I need to connect to work through VPN to run 5250 sessions, notes, and the like. Can I do this through either of these products without booting into Windows ?

badoian · Nov 5, 2009, 07:01 AM

sick of paying parallels for upgrades, especially for features they promise in previous version or say will be part of a free upgrade, and then backtrack, or time so that the majority of the customer base that purchased the previous version does not qualify for the upgrade.

irun5k · Nov 5, 2009, 08:25 AM

Yes, for whatever reason it seems I've shelled out a lot of money to Parallels. I use it minimally and I don't use a lot of the 'advanced' features. I've also paid for iLife and OS X updates, but I get a lot of new stuff for my $$$ with those. I see Parallels as a "wrapper"... it is the tupperware of the dinner table. And it has done some things on my computer that I despise, which makes it even worse.

Also, in regard to the VMWare story being page 2, I think MR gets a kickback from Parallels. Remember one of those software bundles that was being commercially promoted on MR- it contained Parallels. Hey, I don't mind advertising, I'll take it over having to pay. But, it is also nice to know what is an advertisement and what isn't.

brkirch · 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jedivulcan

Nah, VMware Fusion 3 was on page 2 from the start. MacRumors is showing some exceptional favoritism and integrity.

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Originally Posted by dash7

Its not chronologically ordered, genius.
You should try thinking before posting and mocking others, seriously thats embarrassing.

I dont have any problems with endorsing one product over the other or ads. But doing it in such a hidden and "newsworthy / not newsworthy" secret way - thats no quality journalism.
Now I'll have to wonder over every newsitem why its on page one, or two or not showing at all. In the end it seems its the money that decides about the newsworthiness for MacRumors.com.

Bookmark trashed - back to AppleInsider.com

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Originally Posted by irun5k

Also, in regard to the VMWare story being page 2, I think MR gets a kickback from Parallels. Remember one of those software bundles that was being commercially promoted on MR- it contained Parallels. Hey, I don't mind advertising, I'll take it over having to pay. But, it is also nice to know what is an advertisement and what isn't.

VMWare Fusion 3 got a page 1 article when it was announced, I don't see why people take issue with Parallels Desktop 5 getting one when it is announced. The reason that the VMWare Fusion 3 launch is page 2 news is because we already had been given the release date; the Parallels Desktop launch was not announced ahead of time so it was given a page 1 news item for the announcement, just as VMware Fusion 3 was.

snakedoctor · Nov 5, 2009, 09:14 AM

My day job is a VMware system engineer, lots of ESX, Virtual Center, SRM, etc.

I have both Fusion 3.0 and now Parallels 5.0. I have had every version of Fusion and Parallels 4.0

Parallels 4.0 in Cohesion is faster than any version of Unity. Both work but when dragging windows around Unity will glitch bad, lots of tearing..but when you stop all is ok.

Fusion 2.x would spike CPU at odd times when nothing was going on. Fusion 3.0 is better but still does this at times.

Parallels 4.0 and 5.0 have VMware workstation for the PC features like Clone or Clone to template to name a few. Fusion is oddly missing these.

Fusion 3.0 would NOT convert my Parallels 4.0 VM's, all of them gave an error (after and hour) that the VM was not shut down properly, which is wrong. I un-install the current version of each product and reboot before installing the other.

Parallels 5.0 converted my Fusion 3.0 Windows 7 VM with out a hitch.

Parallels IMHO is the leader right now on the Mac. Fusion 3 is not bad, but lags feature and performance wise behind Parallels.

lowbatteries · Nov 5, 2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brkirch

VMWare Fusion 3 got a page 1 article when it was announced, I don't see why people take issue with Parallels Desktop 5 getting one when it is announced. The reason that the VMWare Fusion 3 launch is page 2 news is because we already had been given the release date; the Parallels Desktop launch was not announced ahead of item so it was given a page 1 news item for the announcement, just as VMware Fusion 3 was.

Thank you for being the one sensible person who actually rubbed more than two brain cells together on this one. All it took was (a) understanding that Page 1 and Page 2 are different sections of the site, and (b) looking at the list of old articles and seeing that VMware had 2 articles, one in each section, while Parallels only had one.

If anything, that shows a bias towards VMware, not Parallels. However, in all my years reading MacRumors I've never once seen any sort of evidence of bias or underhandedness.

hindmost · Nov 5, 2009, 10:08 AM

I've been using Parallels 4 to run Windows 7 RC. Worked not bragging great but good enough. Bought the Parallels 5 update yesterday and it works very very well with Windows 7 RC. Now that I've tested this and am convinced of the stability and speed of Windows 7 via Parallels, I want to load the Released Windows Ultimate.

Now, my inexperience brings on a problem. I have a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade. . How in the heck do I get the Windows 7 Ultimate Update on my MacBook Pro using Parallels and have it accept registration? Do I have to dig out my very old Windoz XP disks and upload them on the MacBook first?? This is confusing and crazy.

yojitani · Nov 5, 2009, 10:37 AM

This is so annoying. Aero was supposed to work in version 4. I've been waiting for them to do something about it and instead they just release another version with a $50 upgrade fee?? Screw them, frankly.

spinkb · Nov 5, 2009, 10:57 AM

It will delete all your folders, stacks, files, aliases etc tot he right of your App icons.

Further, if you run XP, it will BSOD until you realize you have to set the CPUs to 1.

They don't provide any support unless you pay $20 per question. The company is crap. If you are lucky...you may be able to sue the software without issues for a little bit...but that surely won't last and you'll wish you didn't buy it.

Mr.Gadget · Nov 6, 2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinkb

It will delete all your folders, stacks, files, aliases etc tot he right of your App icons.

Further, if you run XP, it will BSOD until you realize you have to set the CPUs to 1.

They don't provide any support unless you pay $20 per question. The company is crap. If you are lucky...you may be able to sue the software without issues for a little bit...but that surely won't last and you'll wish you didn't buy it.

OK, this is not true. I have updated to v5 (trial for the moment) and have had zero issues. I have Windows 7, Windows 7 embedded, XP Pro, Vista Business, and Ubuntu all with no issues.
Don't scare people. You may have something on your system that needs addressing...

Nov 5, 2009, 06:49 AM	#1
Shivetya macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	I have never used VM/Parallels so I have to ask. I need to connect to work through VPN to run 5250 sessions, notes, and the like. Can I do this through either of these products without booting into Windows ? __________________ You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it

Nov 5, 2009, 07:01 AM	#2
badoian macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	sick of paying parallels for upgrades, especially for features they promise in previous version or say will be part of a free upgrade, and then backtrack, or time so that the majority of the customer base that purchased the previous version does not qualify for the upgrade. __________________ 2.4ghz MacBook Pro 15.4 - Me 2.16ghz MacBook - Wife

Nov 5, 2009, 10:57 AM	#9
spinkb macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2007	WARNING: Parallels 5 deletes your Dock Icons It will delete all your folders, stacks, files, aliases etc tot he right of your App icons. Further, if you run XP, it will BSOD until you realize you have to set the CPUs to 1. They don't provide any support unless you pay $20 per question. The company is crap. If you are lucky...you may be able to sue the software without issues for a little bit...but that surely won't last and you'll wish you didn't buy it.

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Nov 5, 2009, 08:25 AM	#3
irun5k macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	Yes, for whatever reason it seems I've shelled out a lot of money to Parallels. I use it minimally and I don't use a lot of the 'advanced' features. I've also paid for iLife and OS X updates, but I get a lot of new stuff for my $$$ with those. I see Parallels as a "wrapper"... it is the tupperware of the dinner table. And it has done some things on my computer that I despise, which makes it even worse. Also, in regard to the VMWare story being page 2, I think MR gets a kickback from Parallels. Remember one of those software bundles that was being commercially promoted on MR- it contained Parallels. Hey, I don't mind advertising, I'll take it over having to pay. But, it is also nice to know what is an advertisement and what isn't.

Nov 5, 2009, 09:14 AM	#5
snakedoctor macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	My day job is a VMware system engineer, lots of ESX, Virtual Center, SRM, etc. I have both Fusion 3.0 and now Parallels 5.0. I have had every version of Fusion and Parallels 4.0 Parallels 4.0 in Cohesion is faster than any version of Unity. Both work but when dragging windows around Unity will glitch bad, lots of tearing..but when you stop all is ok. Fusion 2.x would spike CPU at odd times when nothing was going on. Fusion 3.0 is better but still does this at times. Parallels 4.0 and 5.0 have VMware workstation for the PC features like Clone or Clone to template to name a few. Fusion is oddly missing these. Fusion 3.0 would NOT convert my Parallels 4.0 VM's, all of them gave an error (after and hour) that the VM was not shut down properly, which is wrong. I un-install the current version of each product and reboot before installing the other. Parallels 5.0 converted my Fusion 3.0 Windows 7 VM with out a hitch. Parallels IMHO is the leader right now on the Mac. Fusion 3 is not bad, but lags feature and performance wise behind Parallels.

Nov 5, 2009, 10:08 AM	#7
hindmost macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2009	I've been using Parallels 4 to run Windows 7 RC. Worked not bragging great but good enough. Bought the Parallels 5 update yesterday and it works very very well with Windows 7 RC. Now that I've tested this and am convinced of the stability and speed of Windows 7 via Parallels, I want to load the Released Windows Ultimate. Now, my inexperience brings on a problem. I have a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade. . How in the heck do I get the Windows 7 Ultimate Update on my MacBook Pro using Parallels and have it accept registration? Do I have to dig out my very old Windoz XP disks and upload them on the MacBook first?? This is confusing and crazy.

Nov 5, 2009, 10:37 AM	#8
yojitani macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa	This is so annoying. Aero was supposed to work in version 4. I've been waiting for them to do something about it and instead they just release another version with a $50 upgrade fee?? Screw them, frankly.