Quick Parallels question

I use VMFusion, and am pretty sure I didn't have to install any drivers as they were part of the program [VMFusion].

 

Parallels and Fusion both require drivers that are included within the applications. So yes the require drivers, just not Bootcamp drivers.

As for a comparison, I have Fusion and like it, and others have shown a preference to Fusion, but in reality they both function very similarly.

 

I haven't used Bootcamp to know what the speed comparison is, but for my purposes (checking sites in IE, checking email formatting in Outlook and running Nokia's stinking PC-only software), a VM solution like Parallels makes the most sense. It loads up quickly and works speedily enough for my requirements (which are admittedly minimal).

 

I have trials to both software, but ended up paying for parallels. Although both worked well, I liked the way parallels was set up better. IMO I feel parallels 4 is a better piece of software, just my opinion though. As far as the drivers, since its emulation, the program does everything.

 

I have used them all, really no difference, although I chose fusion. IMO it looked and operated slightly better, If you are looking to run windows software, another option is the program Crossover.