Virtualization on a budget?

[cmptrs826]

I need to run XP on my macbook pro for a few minor things, i've tried bootcamp and its annoying to restart everytime I need to spend 5 minutes in windows. However, parallels, at $80, is a little pricey. I've looked around and found 2 alternative apps that are a lot more cost effective. I'm wondering if any of you have tried these and what are your thoughts on the issue?

iEmulator:
http://www.iemulator.com/ - $23.95

Q:
http://www.kju-app.org/kju/ - Free - still in testing

Thanks!

 

[MisterMe]

... I'm wondering if any of you have tried these and what are your thoughts on the issue?

...

Why don't you just search this forum?

 

[imacintel]

I used Q. Friggin horrible!

 

[wmmk]

I used Q. Friggin horrible!

why didn't you like it? I'm guessing you forgot to install the virtualization mod, as Q is simply an emu out of the box, which really slows down guest OS speeds.

 

[failsafe1]

I have tried iEmulator and did not like it much. You can always wait for Leopard which might have a solution built in. I can't believe the boot camp solution is not workable. I find the rebooting troublesome but the price can't be beat. What minor things are you needing to do? There could be a Mac solution if they are minor enough. Seems XP would be needed for things past the minor stage?

 

[Benjamindaines]

Don't buy iEmulator... see here.

 

[mgmktx]

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