VM fusion or parallel.

Magickiller9

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Old parallel can't work with new laptop and Windows 10. Wondering if I should switch?

Parallel is a power hog. Will VM fusion be better?
 

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Old parallel can't work with new laptop and Windows 10. Wondering if I should switch?

Parallel is a power hog. Will VM fusion be better?

never use parallel before, but vmware fusion instead. it works like charm. no complaint from me.
 

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VMware fusion had a change in development team :(
Can give Veertu a try though, it's a new competitior. But overall, still wonky.
 
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I am more inclined towards VMware Fusion as it has better support for Windows 98SE (I need to run an old accounting package) than Parallels. I remember trying Parallels a few years back and disk I/O in Windows 98SE VM was excruciating slow.
 

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VMware fusion had a change in development team :(
Can give Veertu a try though, it's a new competitior. But overall, still wonky.

VM fusion performance is better than parallel. But veertu there's no benchmark or anything. 😞
 

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VMware fusion had a change in development team :(
Can give Veertu a try though, it's a new competitior. But overall, still wonky.

Veertu does not support bridge network and it's features is quite limited. If cost is the issue you might want to consider VirtualBox it's free.

I personally prefers VMware Fusion and it's licensing terms is more friendly and allows multiple installations on Macs within the same household.
 

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Hi Folks,

I just bought a new imac replacing my old 5 years old imac. Apparently boot camp doesn't support my old windows 7. What should I do, buy a new windows or use VM fusion which support window 7 ? How much does VM Fusion cost ?

I have been using boot camp so not familiar with VM Fusion.

Kindly advise. TIA
 

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Hi Folks,

I just bought a new imac replacing my old 5 years old imac. Apparently boot camp doesn't support my old windows 7. What should I do, buy a new windows or use VM fusion which support window 7 ? How much does VM Fusion cost ?

I have been using boot camp so not familiar with VM Fusion.

Kindly advise. TIA

i got old parallel desktop license key for windows 7 i brough last time at 49.99USD can sell you for a few bucks =p.. i now using windows 10 de...
 
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