VMFushion or Parallels - do they support MySQL and PHP?

[higgalls]

Hey,

I am looking at doing some web development using PHP and MySQL, and was wanting to keep it separate from my Mac so that I don't slow things down or clog it up.
So my thought was to use my Windows Partition (which I never use), and then to use either VMFusion or Parallels so that I can do my web development in Windows without clogging up my Mac Partition. Is this possible, or would you recommend me doing all my development in the Mac OS anyway?

Thanks.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[MacDawg]

Fusion or Parallels should be fine for your needs
But you could also boot straight into Windows with BootCamp if you have concerns

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[higgalls]

Fusion or Parallels should be fine for your needs
But you could also boot straight into Windows with BootCamp if you have concerns

Thanks for that.

Do you know whether either of them will be better for that task?

I also don't want to boot into Windows - I can't stand it hehe.

 

[MacDawg]

Fusion and Parallels are only virtual machines
Both will require either XP or Vista, so you will be booting Windows regardless
It is just with BootCamp you will be running it native, not virtual

Both Fusion and Parallels have their fans
Both do the job well, and it is simply a matter of choice
Neither has a leg up on what you want to do

Woof, Woof - Dawg